M4.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Uaidora, Baucau (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 07:38:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 07:38 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Uaidora, Baucau (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-18 07:38:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Baucau

City

Uaidora

County

Quelicai

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-8.63000, 126.56000

Temperature

25.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sirung

Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'347 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Wurlali

Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 868 m ·Last eruption: 1892 ·Indonesia
Iliwerung

Distance: 329 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 583 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Lewotolok

Distance: 338 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'431 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Teon

Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 728 m ·Last eruption: 1904 ·Indonesia
Tara, Batu

Distance: 340 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 633 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Timor-Leste

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Timor-Leste

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

562

Country (24h)