M3.1 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Nitibe, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 04:24:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Nitibe, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste) on August 9, 2026 at 04:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 04:24:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Oecussi-Ambeno

City

Nitibe

County

Nitibe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.27000, 124.23000

Temperature

26.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 km — close to 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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