M4.9 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Ossu, Viqueque (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 07:26:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 07:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Ossu, Viqueque (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

20.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 07:26:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Viqueque

City

Ossu

County

Ossu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.71300, 126.51910

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20 km

20 km — close to the regional average (24.3 km)

Regional average: 24.3 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Timor Plate.

Near the boundary Timor ↔ Australia · about 84 km away

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