Latest earthquakes near Liquiçá, Timor-Leste today
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Recent Liquiçá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Liquiçá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Liquiçá and elsewhere.
Jan 26, 2026 09:54AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Morning in the Banda Sea 261km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Liquiçá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Liquiçá, Timor-Leste in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 132 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Liquiçá roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Liquiçá in 2025. A total of 179 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Liquiçá 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 Liquiçá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Liquiçá 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 | 1246 | 93.9% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 5.35% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Liquiçá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Liquiçá occurred on Dec 30, 2021 03:25 local time (Asia/Dili timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 272 kilometers (169 mi) east-northeast of Likisá, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Liquiçá in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Nov 12, 2004 06:26, 71 kilometers (44 mi) east-northeast of Likisá. It is the strongest earthquake near Liquiçá 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 Liquiçá, 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 Liquiçá.
Earthquakes by city in Liquiçá
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Liquiçá, Timor-Leste.
Use this regional Liquiçá earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Maubara.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Liquiçá.
When was the last earthquake in Liquiçá, Timor-Leste?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Liquiçá on the night of January 30, 2026 at 00:02 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 78km south of Likisá at a depth of 119km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Liquiçá, Timor-Leste in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Liquiçá, Timor-Leste?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Liquiçá on the morning of November 12, 2004 at 06:26 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 71km northwest of Likisá at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Liquiçá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Liquiçá, Timor-Leste?
In the past 10 years, 1327 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Liquiçá. This averages to 133 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
