M2.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 15:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 15:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 10 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.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 15:48:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.81000, 125.03000

Temperature

22.3°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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