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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 26 23:08 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 293 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 06:40 Dili) |
M 2.8 | 216 km W from Lospalos |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 02:17 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 292 km ENE from Lospalos |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 17:35 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 225 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 14:07 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 226 km SW from Lospalos |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:55 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 264 km NW from Lospalos |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 04:41 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 288 km W from Lospalos |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 04:23 Dili) |
M 2.5 | 229 km W from Lospalos |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 16:41 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 265 km NW from Lospalos |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 12:07 Dili) |
M 4.5 | 129 km NE from Lospalos |
| 6 days ago (Mar 20 11:06 Dili) |
M 2.7 | 255 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 7 days ago (Mar 19 08:40 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 182 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 02:42 Dili) |
M 5.1 | 314 km W from Lospalos |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 11:01 Dili) |
M 3.6 | 146 km NNE from Lospalos |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 09:30 Dili) |
M 4.3 | 224 km E from Lospalos |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 06:03 Dili) |
M 4.4 | 288 km ENE from Lospalos |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 00:23 Dili) |
M 2.6 | 211 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 16:17 Dili) |
M 3.1 | 283 km W from Lospalos |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 13:03 Dili) |
M 4.1 | 261 km NNE from Lospalos |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 06:15 Dili) |
M 3.4 | 24 km ESE from Lospalos |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 04:56 Dili) |
M 3.1 | 288 km W from Lospalos |
| 12 days ago (Mar 14 12:05 Dili) |
M 3.1 | 284 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 00:45 Dili) |
M 5.0 | 139 km NE from Lospalos |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 17:23 Dili) |
M 2.9 | 281 km WSW from Lospalos |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 23:11 Dili) |
M 3.2 | 282 km WSW from Lospalos |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lautém
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.
Mar 18, 2025 02:42AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sawu Sea 160km from Dili (Timor-Leste) on Tuesday Night.
Lautém Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1974 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 197 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 | 1880 | 95.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 87 | 4.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.3% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 30, 2021 03:25 (Dili) |
M 7.3 | 126 km NNE from Lospalos |
| Dec 21, 2016 09:17 (Dili) |
M 6.7 | 152 km NE from Lospalos |
| Nov 4, 2015 12:44 (Dili) |
M 6.5 | 234 km W from Lospalos |
| Dec 1, 2018 22:27 (Dili) |
M 6.4 | 227 km NE from Lospalos |
| Apr 7, 2019 06:55 (Dili) |
M 6.3 | 286 km NW from Lospalos |
| May 27, 2022 11:36 (Dili) |
M 6.2 | 37 km NE from Lospalos |
| Feb 2, 2022 04:25 (Dili) |
M 6.0 | 185 km NE from Lospalos |
| Nov 12, 2015 08:36 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 256 km NE from Lospalos |
| Dec 25, 2015 08:10 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 262 km NE from Lospalos |
| Jun 16, 2015 02:40 (Dili) |
M 5.8 | 235 km SW from Lospalos |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Lautém on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 23:08 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 293km west-southwest of Lospalos at a depth of 33km under water in the Timor 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, 1974 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lautém. This averages to 197 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
