M2.5 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Besatoko, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 12:12:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Besatoko, Oecussi-Ambeno (Timor-Leste). With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-07 12:12:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

State

Oecussi-Ambeno

City

Besatoko

County

Passabe

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.43000, 124.30000

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 km

41 km — deeper 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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