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.
Jan 26, 2026 09:54AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Banda Sea 261km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Bobonaro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1102 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 110 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 2025. A total of 152 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bobonaro 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 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 | 1035 | 93.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 5.54% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.54% |
| 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 Dec 5, 2016 10:13 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north-west of Maliana, at a depth of 526 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-west of Maliana. It is the strongest earthquake near Bobonaro 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 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
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bobonaro, Timor-Leste.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Bobonaro on the morning of February 18, 2026 at 09:01 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 193km west-northwest of Maliana at a depth of 120km under land. 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, 1102 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bobonaro. This averages to 110 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
