M2.5 Depth: 15.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 17:04:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near East Timor (Timor-Leste) on August 10, 2026 at 17:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 15 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

M2.5

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 17:04:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

East Timor

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.12000, 126.08000

Temperature

20.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (23.6 km)

Regional average: 23.6 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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