M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 05:59:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 14, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near East Timor (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

M2.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-14 05:59:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

East Timor

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.43000, 125.43000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (23.6 km)

Regional average: 23.6 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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