M4.9 Depth: 21.1 km

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

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

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Munidailo, Viqueque (Timor-Leste) on June 18, 2026 at 07:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

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

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

21.1 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 07:26:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Viqueque

City

Munidailo

County

Ossu

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-8.65880, 126.48910

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21.1 km

21.1 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 90 km away

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