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M2.7 Depth: 62.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Oé-Cussi-Ambeno, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 03:25:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 03:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Oé-Cussi-Ambeno, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62 km
Shallow
62 km
62 km — deeper than the regional average (25.1 km)
Regional average: 25.1 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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