M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Vemasse, Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-15 19:27:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 19:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Vemasse, Baucau (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Timor-Leste: 3 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-15 19:27:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baucau

City

Vemasse

County

Vemasse

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.61000, 126.36000

Temperature

22.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 245 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 307 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 316 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Tara, Batu

Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ililabalekan

Distance: 328 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'018 m ·Indonesia

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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