M2.7 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near East Timor (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 02:41:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near East Timor (Timor-Leste) on July 9, 2026 at 02:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 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

M2.7

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 02:41:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

East Timor

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.35000, 125.61000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 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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