M3.9 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-07-03 01:02:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 3, 2025 at 01:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 49 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.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

49.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-03 01:02:08 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Manufahi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.06000, 125.88000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

49 km

49 km — deeper than the regional average (24.1 km)

Regional average: 24.1 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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