M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 11:26:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 11:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 11:26:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Manatutu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.78000, 126.03000

Temperature

22.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (24.1 km)

Regional average: 24.1 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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