M2.7 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste)

UTC time: 2025-10-04 12:46:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near EAST TIMOR REGION (Timor-Leste) on October 4, 2025 at 12:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-04 12:46:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Timor-Leste

City

Kova Lima

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-9.33000, 125.14000

Temperature

23.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 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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