Latest earthquakes near Suai, Cova Lima today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Suai, Cova Lima, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Suai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Suai, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Suai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Suai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Suai and elsewhere.
Oct 1, 2024 06:28PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Banda Sea 348km from Kendari (Indonesia) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Suai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 960 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Suai, Cova Lima 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 Suai roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Suai in 2015. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Suai 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 Suai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Suai 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 | 888 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 67 | 6.98% |
| 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 Suai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Suai 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 Suai 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 Suai 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 Suai, Cova Lima 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 Suai.
Nearest earthquakes from Suai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Suai, Cova Lima. 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 Suai.
When was the last earthquake in Suai, Cova Lima?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Suai on the night of December 21, 2024 at 04:08 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 183km west-southwest of Suai at a depth of 29km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Suai, Cova Lima in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Suai, Cova Lima?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Suai 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 Suai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Suai, Cova Lima?
In the past 10 years, 960 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Suai. This averages to 96 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
