Latest earthquakes near Maliana, Bobonaro today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maliana, Bobonaro, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maliana? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maliana, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Maliana Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maliana. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maliana and elsewhere.
Oct 27, 2025 02:04AM
On Monday Night a Strong M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Sawu Sea near Kefamenanu (Indonesia).
Maliana Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maliana, Bobonaro 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 Maliana roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maliana in 2025. A total of 142 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maliana 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 Maliana in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Maliana 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 | 1039 | 93.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 64 | 5.77% |
| 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 Maliana
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maliana 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 Maliana 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 Maliana 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 Maliana, Bobonaro 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 Maliana.
Nearest earthquakes from Maliana
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Maliana, Bobonaro. 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 Maliana.
When was the last earthquake in Maliana, Bobonaro?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maliana on the afternoon of December 4, 2025 at 16:21 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west of Maliana at a depth of 52km under water in the Sawu Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maliana, Bobonaro in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maliana, Bobonaro?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maliana 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 Maliana since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maliana, Bobonaro?
In the past 10 years, 1109 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maliana. This averages to 111 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
