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Recent Aileu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aileu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aileu and elsewhere.
Aileu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aileu in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 129 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aileu roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aileu in 2022. A total of 169 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aileu 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 Aileu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Aileu 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 |
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Mag. 4 | 1216 | 93.75% |
Mag. 5 | 73 | 5.63% |
Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.54% |
Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aileu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aileu occurred on Dec 30, 2021 03:25 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) east-northeast of Aileu, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aileu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 100 kilometers (62 mi) east-northeast of Aileu. It is the strongest earthquake near Aileu in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aileu 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 Aileu.
Nearest earthquakes from Aileu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Aileu. 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 Aileu.
When was the last earthquake in Aileu?
A 4.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aileu on the afternoon of November 2, 2024 at 12:14 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 229km north-northeast of Aileu at a depth of 413km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aileu in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aileu?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Aileu on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 100km northwest of Aileu at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aileu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aileu?
In the past 10 years, 1297 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aileu. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.