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M4.8 Depth: 72.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Timor Region

UTC time: 2026-03-16 16:01:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Timor Region on March 16, 2026 at 16:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
72.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 16:01:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
gfz
Coordinates
-9.04000, 123.94000
Temperature
24.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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