Latest earthquakes near Baucau, Timor-Leste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baucau, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baucau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baucau, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 23:08 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 248 km SW from Baukau |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:40 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 156 km W from Baukau |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 17:35 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 180 km SW from Baukau |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 14:07 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 185 km SW from Baukau |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 13:55 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 282 km WSW from Baukau |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:55 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 218 km NW from Baukau |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 04:41 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 229 km W from Baukau |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 04:23 Dili) |
M 2.5 | 169 km W from Baukau |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 18:33 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 297 km WSW from Baukau |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:23 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 277 km WSW from Baukau |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:26 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 285 km WSW from Baukau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:29 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 279 km W from Baukau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 16:41 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 230 km NNW from Baukau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:07 Dili) |
M 4.5 | 170 km NE from Baukau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:06 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 207 km SW from Baukau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:40 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 132 km SW from Baukau |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 06:39 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 259 km WSW from Baukau |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 05:06 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 287 km W from Baukau |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:30 Dili) |
M 3.8 | 254 km WSW from Baukau |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 07:56 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 298 km WSW from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 02:42 Dili) |
M 5.1 | 256 km WSW from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 00:09 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 258 km WSW from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:01 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 179 km NE from Baukau |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 09:30 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 283 km E from Baukau |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 00:23 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 164 km SW from Baukau |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Baucau
Recent Baucau Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baucau. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baucau and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 02:42AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sawu Sea 160km from Dili (Timor-Leste) on Tuesday Night.
Baucau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1807 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baucau, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 180 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baucau roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baucau in 2021. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baucau that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baucau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Baucau 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 | 1724 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 4.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.33% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.06% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baucau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baucau occurred on Dec 30, 2021 03:25 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) north-east of Baukau, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baucau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 178 kilometers (111 mi) north-east of Baukau. It is the strongest earthquake near Baucau in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Baucau, Timor-Leste 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 Baucau.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 03:25 (Dili) |
M 7.3 | 161 km NE from Baukau |
| Dec 21, 2016 09:17 (Dili) |
M 6.7 | 194 km NE from Baukau |
| Nov 4, 2015 12:44 (Dili) |
M 6.5 | 175 km W from Baukau |
| Dec 1, 2018 22:27 (Dili) |
M 6.4 | 276 km ENE from Baukau |
| Apr 7, 2019 06:55 (Dili) |
M 6.3 | 241 km NW from Baukau |
| May 27, 2022 11:36 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 86 km ENE from Baukau |
| Feb 2, 2022 04:25 (Dili) |
M 6.0 | 232 km ENE from Baukau |
| Jun 16, 2015 02:40 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 193 km SW from Baukau |
| Mar 25, 2018 17:58 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 259 km ENE from Baukau |
| Nov 4, 2015 06:25 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 172 km W from Baukau |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Baucau
Earthquakes by city in Baucau
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Baucau, Timor-Leste.
Use this regional Baucau earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Venilale.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baucau.
When was the last earthquake in Baucau, Timor-Leste?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Baucau on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 248km southwest of Baukau at a depth of 33km under water in the Timor Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baucau, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baucau, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baucau on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 178km west of Baukau at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baucau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baucau, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 1807 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baucau. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
