M2.6 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 20:37:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste) on August 24, 2025 at 20:37 UTC. 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

M2.6

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-24 20:37:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Bobonaru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-8.75000, 125.16000

Temperature

23.4°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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