Latest earthquakes near Lospalos, Lautém today
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Recent Lospalos Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lospalos. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lospalos and elsewhere.
May 15, 2025 09:50AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Banda Sea 255km from Atambua (Indonesia).
May 10, 2025 07:45AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Banda Sea 282km from Lospalos (Timor-Leste) on Saturday Morning.
Apr 1, 2025 07:15PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 205km from Lospalos (Timor-Leste).
Lospalos Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lospalos, Lautém in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 198 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lospalos roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lospalos in 2021. A total of 248 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lospalos 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 Lospalos in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Lospalos 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 | 1890 | 95.21% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 4.43% |
| 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 Lospalos
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lospalos 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 Lospalos 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 Lospalos 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 Lospalos, Lautém 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 Lospalos.
Nearest earthquakes from Lospalos
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lospalos, Lautém. 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 Lospalos.
When was the last earthquake in Lospalos, Lautém?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Lospalos on the morning of May 21, 2025 at 11:00 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 251km east-northeast of Lospalos at a depth of 100km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lospalos, Lautém in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lospalos, Lautém?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lospalos 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 Lospalos since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lospalos, Lautém?
In the past 10 years, 1985 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lospalos. This averages to 199 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
