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.
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.
Jan 26, 2026 09:54AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Banda Sea 261km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Baukau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1849 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 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baukau roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baukau in 2025. A total of 227 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baukau 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 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 | 1768 | 95.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 4.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Baukau.
When was the last earthquake in Baukau, Baucau?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Baukau on the evening of February 17, 2026 at 19:57 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 225km east-northeast of Baukau at a depth of 159km under water in the Banda 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, 1849 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baukau. This averages to 185 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
