Latest earthquakes near Díli, Timor-Leste today

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List of latest earthquakes near Díli.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 15, 2024 04:17
(Dili)
M 4.2 196 km ESE
from Dili
Oct 13, 2024 09:20
(Dili)
M 2.9 157 km W
from Dili
Oct 13, 2024 07:42
(Dili)
M 5.0 329 km ENE
from Dili
Oct 13, 2024 02:01
(Dili)
M 3.5 102 km SSW
from Dili
Oct 8, 2024 10:23
(Dili)
M 4.4 202 km NNE
from Dili
Oct 7, 2024 06:08
(Dili)
M 2.9 206 km WSW
from Dili
Oct 6, 2024 01:16
(Dili)
M 3.1 241 km SW
from Dili
Oct 5, 2024 01:51
(Dili)
M 2.5 244 km SW
from Dili
Oct 3, 2024 18:55
(Dili)
M 2.8 140 km WSW
from Dili
Oct 3, 2024 05:21
(Dili)
M 4.2 158 km WSW
from Dili
Oct 2, 2024 18:44
(Dili)
M 3.7 152 km WNW
from Dili
Oct 2, 2024 05:47
(Dili)
M 3.4 157 km WSW
from Dili
Oct 1, 2024 18:28
(Dili)
M 6.1 294 km NNW
from Dili
Oct 1, 2024 05:51
(Dili)
M 3.4 130 km NNE
from Dili
Sep 29, 2024 17:21
(Dili)
M 2.9 206 km WSW
from Dili
Sep 29, 2024 07:30
(Dili)
M 4.0 170 km N
from Dili
Sep 29, 2024 05:14
(Dili)
M 2.7 199 km W
from Dili
Sep 28, 2024 11:35
(Dili)
M 3.8 174 km WSW
from Dili
Sep 28, 2024 00:38
(Dili)
M 3.4 175 km WSW
from Dili
Sep 27, 2024 18:07
(Dili)
M 3.0 266 km W
from Dili
Sep 26, 2024 08:43
(Dili)
M 4.0 176 km WSW
from Dili
Sep 25, 2024 14:07
(Dili)
M 4.2 185 km W
from Dili
Sep 23, 2024 00:53
(Dili)
M 3.6 178 km WSW
from Dili
Sep 20, 2024 10:08
(Dili)
M 4.2 266 km ENE
from Dili
Sep 18, 2024 21:11
(Dili)
M 4.2 163 km NNE
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.

Díli Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
137 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.2
Oct 15, 2024 04:17

Average

A total of 1375 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Díli with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Díli (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1291 93.89%
Mag. 5 75 5.45%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.3
On Dec 30, 2021 03:25.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Nov 12, 2004 06:26.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Aug 28, 2018 16:08
(Dili)
M 6.2 289 km SSW
from Dili
May 27, 2022 11:36
(Dili)
M 6.2 183 km E
from Dili
Nov 2, 2023 06:04
(Dili)
M 6.1 260 km SW
from Dili
Oct 1, 2024 18:28
(Dili)
M 6.1 294 km NNW
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

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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 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Díli on the night of October 15, 2024 at 04:17 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 196km east-southeast of Dili at a depth of 10km 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, 1375 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.