M4.2 earthquake — 140 km NNW of Baukau, Timor Leste
An magnitude 4.2 earthquake occurred 140 km NNW of Baukau, Timor Leste on Jul 30, 2026 at 13:14 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 472 km — a deep earthquake. Deep quakes can be felt over very large distances but usually cause less surface damage than shallow ones.
Event data
| Magnitude | M4.2 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 471.7 km |
| Coordinates | -7.242, 126.161 |
| Time | Jul 30, 13:14 UTC |
| Location | 140 km NNW of Baukau, Timor Leste |
| USGS event ID | us6000tgy6 |
What this magnitude typically means
Light earthquakes are felt by most people nearby but rarely cause damage. Distance, depth, and soil type determine whether a quake feels sharp or barely noticeable. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Nearby recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Distance | Time (UTC) | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M4.1 | 243 km | Aug 4, 17:30 UTC | 179 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste |
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.