M2.5 Depth: 48.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pante-Macassar, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 06:43:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 06:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Pante-Macassar, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

48.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-11 06:43:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Oe-Cusse Ambeno

City

Pante-Macassar

County

Oé-Cussi-Ambeno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.15000, 124.26000

Temperature

25.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

48 km

48 km — deeper 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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