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.
Baucau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1795 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 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 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 | 1710 | 95.26% |
| Mag. 5 | 78 | 4.35% |
| 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.
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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baucau on the afternoon of January 20, 2025 at 15:06 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 285km west-southwest of Baukau at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1795 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baucau. This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
