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Latest earthquakes near Dili, Díli today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dili, Díli, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dili? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dili, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dili Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dili. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dili and elsewhere.
Oct 21, 2026 04:44PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Wednesday Afternoon in the Banda Sea 165km from Lospalos (Timor-Leste).
Sep 11, 2026 08:56PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 398km from Dili (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.
Dili Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1421 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dili, Díli in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 142 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dili roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dili in 2025. A total of 184 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dili 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 Dili in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dili 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 | 1337 | 94.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 5.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dili
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dili 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 Dili 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 Dili 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 Dili, Díli 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 Dili.
Nearest earthquakes from Dili
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dili, Díli. 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 Dili.
When was the last earthquake in Dili, Díli?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Dili on the afternoon of October 21, 2026 at 16:44 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 303km east of Dili at a depth of 123km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dili, Díli in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dili, Díli?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Dili 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 Dili since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dili, Díli?
In the past 10 years, 1421 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dili. This averages to 142 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
