Latest earthquakes near Cova Lima, Timor-Leste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Cova Lima, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Cova Lima? If an earthquake is happening right now near Cova Lima (also known as Kabupaten Kovalima), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Apr 19 21:46 Dili) |
M 4.2 | 260 km ESE from Suai |
| 17 hours ago (Apr 19 10:13 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 143 km WNW from Suai |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 23:09 Dili) |
M 2.9 | 120 km WNW from Suai |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 09:39 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 176 km WSW from Suai |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 06:57 Dili) |
M 3.1 | 63 km N from Suai |
| 1 day ago (Apr 18 05:55 Dili) |
M 4.1 | 218 km ENE from Suai |
| 2 days ago (Apr 17 16:26 Dili) |
M 4.9 | 191 km ENE from Suai |
| 2 days ago (Apr 17 03:44 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 196 km NW from Suai |
| 3 days ago (Apr 16 19:34 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 145 km W from Suai |
| 3 days ago (Apr 16 18:43 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 129 km WSW from Suai |
| 4 days ago (Apr 15 23:58 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 48 km NW from Suai |
| 4 days ago (Apr 15 04:46 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 219 km NW from Suai |
| 5 days ago (Apr 14 20:57 Dili) |
M 3.3 | 226 km NW from Suai |
| 5 days ago (Apr 14 04:35 Dili) |
M 4.9 | 148 km W from Suai |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 02:06 Dili) |
M 3.8 | 269 km W from Suai |
| 6 days ago (Apr 14 00:42 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 266 km NE from Suai |
| 6 days ago (Apr 13 20:07 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 167 km WSW from Suai |
| 6 days ago (Apr 13 07:33 Dili) |
M 3.7 | 158 km WSW from Suai |
| 8 days ago (Apr 11 18:01 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 155 km WNW from Suai |
| 9 days ago (Apr 10 18:22 Dili) |
M 2.5 | 138 km WNW from Suai |
| 10 days ago (Apr 9 23:58 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 174 km W from Suai |
| 10 days ago (Apr 9 03:55 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 166 km WNW from Suai |
| 13 days ago (Apr 7 02:07 Dili) |
M 2.9 | 127 km WNW from Suai |
| 13 days ago (Apr 6 10:03 Dili) |
M 3.3 | 226 km NW from Suai |
| 14 days ago (Apr 5 18:05 Dili) |
M 2.9 | 37 km ENE from Suai |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Cova Lima
Cova Lima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 981 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Cova Lima, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 98 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Cova Lima roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Cova Lima in 2015. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cova Lima 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 Cova Lima in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Cova Lima 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 | 908 | 92.56% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 6.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Cova Lima
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Cova Lima occurred on Nov 4, 2015 12:44 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 116 kilometers (72 mi) north-northwest of Suai, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Cova Lima in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 136 kilometers (85 mi) north-northwest of Suai. It is the strongest earthquake near Cova Lima 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 Cova Lima, 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 Cova Lima.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 2015 12:44 (Dili) |
M 6.5 | 116 km NNW from Suai |
| Apr 7, 2019 06:55 (Dili) |
M 6.3 | 277 km N from Suai |
| Aug 28, 2018 16:08 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 200 km SW from Suai |
| May 27, 2022 11:36 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 244 km ENE from Suai |
| Nov 2, 2023 06:04 (Dili) |
M 6.1 | 184 km WSW from Suai |
| Jun 16, 2015 02:40 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 48 km S from Suai |
| Jan 15, 2020 16:55 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 174 km SW from Suai |
| Nov 4, 2015 06:25 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 121 km NNW from Suai |
| Aug 28, 2018 16:13 (Dili) |
M 5.7 | 191 km SW from Suai |
| Jul 25, 2023 09:25 (Dili) |
M 5.6 | 149 km W from Suai |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Cova Lima
Earthquakes by city in Cova Lima
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Cova Lima, Timor-Leste.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Cova Lima.
When was the last earthquake in Cova Lima, Timor-Leste?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Cova Lima on the evening of April 19, 2025 at 21:46 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 260km east-southeast of Suai at a depth of 750km under water in the Timor Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Cova Lima, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Cova Lima, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Cova Lima on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 136km north-northwest of Suai at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Cova Lima since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Cova Lima, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 981 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cova Lima. This averages to 98 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
