Latest earthquakes near Lautém, Timor-Leste today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lautém, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lautém? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lautém (also known as Lautein), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Lautém Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lautém. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lautém and elsewhere.
Jan 26, 2026 09:54AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Banda Sea 261km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Lautém Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2026 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lautém, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 202 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lautém roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lautém in 2021. A total of 248 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lautém that year. The strongest had a 7.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lautém in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lautém 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 | 1937 | 95.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 83 | 4.1% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.25% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lautém
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lautém occurred on Dec 30, 2021 03:25 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 126 kilometers (78 mi) north-northeast of Lospalos, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lautém in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 238 kilometers (148 mi) north-northeast of Lospalos. It is the strongest earthquake near Lautém 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 Lautém, 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 Lautém.
Earthquakes by city in Lautém
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Lautém, Timor-Leste.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lautém.
When was the last earthquake in Lautém, Timor-Leste?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lautém on the evening of February 17, 2026 at 19:57 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 179km north-east of Lospalos at a depth of 159km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lautém, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lautém, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lautém on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 238km west of Lospalos at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lautém since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lautém, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 2026 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lautém. This averages to 203 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
