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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 26 23:08 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 177 km SSW from Dili |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 06:40 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 67 km WNW from Dili |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 17:35 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 118 km SSW from Dili |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 14:07 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 132 km S from Dili |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 13:55 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 200 km SW from Dili |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:55 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 181 km NNW from Dili |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 04:41 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 132 km WSW from Dili |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 20:16 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 235 km SW from Dili |
| 4 days ago (Mar 22 04:23 Dili) |
M 2.5 | 79 km WNW from Dili |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 18:33 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 201 km WSW from Dili |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 17:53 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 251 km SW from Dili |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 16:23 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 194 km SW from Dili |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 09:26 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 189 km WSW from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 03:29 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 187 km WNW from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 02:36 Dili) |
M 3.7 | 234 km SW from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 16:41 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 219 km N from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:07 Dili) |
M 4.5 | 260 km ENE from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:06 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 133 km SSW from Dili |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 05:46 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 228 km SW from Dili |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 00:57 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 236 km SW from Dili |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 00:48 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 238 km SW from Dili |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:40 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 68 km S from Dili |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 06:39 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 164 km WSW from Dili |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 05:06 Dili) |
M 3.0 | 190 km WSW from Dili |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 10:30 Dili) |
M 3.8 | 157 km WSW from Dili |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Díli
Recent Díli Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Díli. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Díli and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 02:42AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sawu Sea 160km from Dili (Timor-Leste) on Tuesday Night.
Díli Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1395 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 139 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 | 1311 | 93.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 5.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.57% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 03:25 (Dili) |
M 7.3 | 248 km ENE from Dili |
| Dec 21, 2016 09:17 (Dili) |
M 6.7 | 284 km ENE from Dili |
| Nov 4, 2015 12:44 (Dili) |
M 6.5 | 81 km WNW from Dili |
| Apr 7, 2019 06:55 (Dili) |
M 6.3 | 201 km NNW from Dili |
| Dec 5, 2016 10:13 (Dili) |
M 6.3 | 278 km WNW from Dili |
| May 27, 2022 11:36 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 183 km E from Dili |
| Aug 28, 2018 16:08 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 289 km SSW from Dili |
| Oct 1, 2024 18:28 (Dili) |
M 6.1 | 296 km NNW from Dili |
| Nov 2, 2023 06:04 (Dili) |
M 6.1 | 260 km SW from Dili |
| Jun 16, 2015 02:40 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 136 km SSW from Dili |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Díli on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 177km south-southwest of Dili at a depth of 33km under water in the Timor 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, 1395 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Díli. This averages to 140 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
