Latest earthquakes near Baukau, Baucau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Baukau, Baucau, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Baukau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Baukau, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:56 Dili) |
M 3.9 | 277 km WSW from Baukau |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 21:56 Dili) |
M 4.5 | 150 km NNW from Baukau |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 23:08 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 248 km SW from Baukau |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 06:40 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 156 km W from Baukau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 17:35 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 180 km SW from Baukau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 14:07 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 185 km SW from Baukau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 13:55 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 282 km WSW from Baukau |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 12:55 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 218 km NW from Baukau |
| 8 days ago (Mar 23 04:41 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 229 km W from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 04:23 Dili) |
M 2.5 | 169 km W from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 18:33 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 297 km WSW from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 16:23 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 277 km WSW from Baukau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 09:26 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 285 km WSW from Baukau |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 03:29 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 279 km W from Baukau |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 16:41 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 230 km NNW from Baukau |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 12:07 Dili) |
M 4.5 | 170 km NE from Baukau |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 11:06 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 207 km SW from Baukau |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 08:40 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 132 km SW from Baukau |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 06:39 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 259 km WSW from Baukau |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 05:06 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 287 km W from Baukau |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 10:30 Dili) |
M 3.8 | 254 km WSW from Baukau |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 07:56 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 298 km WSW from Baukau |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 02:42 Dili) |
M 5.1 | 261 km WSW from Baukau |
| 13 days ago (Mar 18 00:09 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 258 km WSW from Baukau |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 11:01 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 179 km NE from Baukau |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Baukau
Recent Baukau Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baukau. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baukau and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 02:42AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sawu Sea 160km from Dili (Timor-Leste) on Tuesday Night.
Baukau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1810 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baukau, Baucau in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 181 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baukau roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baukau in 2021. A total of 217 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baukau 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 Baukau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Baukau 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 | 1727 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 4.2% |
| 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 Baukau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baukau 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 Baukau 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 Baukau 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 Baukau, Baucau 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 Baukau.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Nov 4, 2015 06:25 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 172 km W from Baukau |
| Mar 25, 2018 17:58 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 259 km ENE from Baukau |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Baukau
Nearest earthquakes from Baukau
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baukau, Baucau. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2023 17:34 (Dili) |
M 4.4 | 29 km WNW from Baukau |
| Jul 25, 2018 19:21 (Dili) |
M 4.0 | 30 km ESE from Baukau |
| Mar 16, 2023 18:41 (Dili) |
M 4.4 | 43 km SSE from Baukau |
| May 29, 2016 06:03 (Dili) |
M 4.9 | 46 km SSE from Baukau |
| Oct 13, 2022 02:00 (Dili) |
M 4.5 | 50 km SSE from Baukau |
| Sep 16, 2016 00:53 (Dili) |
M 4.1 | 53 km NE from Baukau |
| Sep 18, 2019 06:06 (Dili) |
M 4.4 | 56 km NW from Baukau |
| Apr 23, 2015 07:15 (Dili) |
M 4.6 | 56 km SW from Baukau |
| Sep 11, 2023 04:43 (Dili) |
M 4.1 | 59 km NNW from Baukau |
| Mar 20, 2021 17:54 (Dili) |
M 4.6 | 59 km NNW from Baukau |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Baukau
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baukau.
When was the last earthquake in Baukau, Baucau?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baukau on the night of March 29, 2025 at 01:56 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-southwest of Baukau at a depth of 40km under water in the Sawu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baukau, Baucau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baukau, Baucau?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Baukau 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 Baukau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baukau, Baucau?
In the past 10 years, 1810 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baukau. This averages to 181 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
