Latest earthquakes near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kupang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kupang (also known as Kota Kupang), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kupang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kupang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kupang and elsewhere.
Apr 21, 2026 11:17AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Sawu Sea 173km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Apr 20, 2026 01:19PM
On Monday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 257km from Kupang (Indonesia).
Kupang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 740 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 74 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kupang roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kupang in 2025. A total of 100 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kupang that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kupang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kupang during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 696 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 5.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.41% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kupang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kupang occurred on Aug 28, 2018 15:08 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 92 kilometers (57 mi) south-east of Kupang, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kupang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Dec 12, 1992 13:29, 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-east of Kupang. It is the strongest earthquake near Kupang in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Kupang.
Nearest earthquakes from Kupang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kupang.
When was the last earthquake in Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kupang on the morning of April 22, 2026 at 06:46 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 137km north-east of Kupang at a depth of 48km under water in the Sawu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Kupang on the afternoon of December 12, 1992 at 13:29 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 266km northwest of Kupang at a depth of 28km under water in the Flores Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kupang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kupang, East Nusa Tenggara?
In the past 10 years, 740 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kupang. This averages to 74 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
