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M3.1 Depth: 53.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pante-Macassar, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 03:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 03:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pante-Macassar, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 53 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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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53 km
Shallow
53 km
53 km — deeper than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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