M2.8 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Oekiar, Bobonaro (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 23:14:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Oekiar, Bobonaro (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 23:14:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Bobonaro

City

Oekiar

County

Atabae

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.75000, 125.18000

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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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