Latest earthquakes near Díli, Timor-Leste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Díli, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Díli? If an earthquake is happening right now near Díli, it will show up within minutes.
Díli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Díli, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 137 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Díli roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Díli in 2022. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Díli 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 Díli in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Díli 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 | 1296 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 73 | 5.3% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Díli
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Díli occurred on Dec 30, 2021 03:25 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) east-northeast of Dili, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Díli in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 90 kilometers (56 mi) east-northeast of Dili. It is the strongest earthquake near Díli 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 Díli, 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 Díli.
Earthquakes by city in Díli
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Díli, Timor-Leste.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Díli.
When was the last earthquake in Díli, Timor-Leste?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Díli on the night of February 22, 2025 at 05:47 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 128km west-northwest of Dili at a depth of 179km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Díli, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Díli, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Díli on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 90km west-northwest of Dili at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Díli since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Díli, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 1378 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Díli. This averages to 138 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
