M2.6 Depth: 54.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pante-Macassar, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 01:37:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pante-Macassar, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste) on August 17, 2026 at 01:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

54.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-17 01:37:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Oecussi-Ambeno

City

Pante-Macassar

County

Oé-Cussi-Ambeno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.06000, 124.33000

Temperature

23.5°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

54 km

54 km — deeper than the regional average (23.4 km)

Regional average: 23.4 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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