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M2.8 Earthquake near Alas, Manufahi (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 12:43:42 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Alas, Manufahi (Timor-Leste) on July 24, 2026 at 12:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 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

ID
d1e27026803684a25071693eb8bf0653fa17ec5c
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-24 12:43:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Timor-Leste
State
Manufahi
City
Alas
County
Alas
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-9.09000, 125.85000
Temperature
21.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 km — close to 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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Timor-Leste

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 101 Catalogue entries

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