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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.
Recent Cova Lima Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Cova Lima. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Cova Lima and elsewhere.
Oct 21, 2026 04:44PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Banda Sea 165km from Lospalos (Timor-Leste).
Aug 24, 2026 11:10PM
On Monday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 340km from Ambon (Indonesia).
Aug 15, 2026 06:58AM
DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Ende (Indonesia) on Saturday Night.
Cova Lima Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 968 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 96 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 2025. A total of 144 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Cova Lima 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 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 | 901 | 93.08% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.52% |
| 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 Apr 7, 2019 06:55 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 277 kilometers (172 mi) north of Suai, at a depth of 539 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 of Suai. It is the strongest earthquake near Cova Lima 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 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.
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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Cova Lima on the afternoon of October 21, 2026 at 16:44 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 372km north-east of Suai at a depth of 123km under water in the Banda 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, 968 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Cova Lima. This averages to 97 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
