M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Oé-Cussi-Ambeno, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 22:29:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 22:29 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Oé-Cussi-Ambeno, Oe-Cusse Ambeno (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 22:29:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Oe-Cusse Ambeno

City

Oé-Cussi-Ambeno

County

Oé-Cussi-Ambeno

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.10000, 124.12000

Temperature

24.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 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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