Latest earthquakes near Bobonaro, Timor-Leste today
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Recent Bobonaro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bobonaro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bobonaro and elsewhere.
Oct 1, 2024 06:28PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Banda Sea 348km from Kendari (Indonesia) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Bobonaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1092 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bobonaro, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 109 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bobonaro roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bobonaro in 2015. A total of 128 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bobonaro that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bobonaro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bobonaro 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 | 1018 | 93.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 6.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bobonaro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bobonaro occurred on Nov 4, 2015 12:44 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 82 kilometers (51 mi) north-northwest of Maliana, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bobonaro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 101 kilometers (63 mi) north-northwest of Maliana. It is the strongest earthquake near Bobonaro 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 Bobonaro, 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 Bobonaro.
Earthquakes by city in Bobonaro
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bobonaro.
When was the last earthquake in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Bobonaro on the afternoon of December 3, 2024 at 14:49 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west-northwest of Maliana at a depth of 169km under water in the Sawu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bobonaro, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bobonaro, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bobonaro on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 101km north-northwest of Maliana at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bobonaro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bobonaro, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 1092 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bobonaro. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
