M3.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near TIMOR SEA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 04:53:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near TIMOR SEA on April 28, 2026 at 04:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 04:53:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.31000, 127.27000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
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

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