M3.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-12 16:47:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 16:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near TIMOR REGION, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 16:47:40 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-10.37000, 124.46000
Temperature
26.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 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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