Latest earthquakes near Likisá, Liquiçá today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Likisá, Liquiçá, Timor-Leste, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Likisá? If an earthquake is happening right now near Likisá, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Likisá Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Likisá. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Likisá and elsewhere.
Apr 21, 2026 12:17PM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Sawu Sea 173km from Dili (Timor-Leste).
Apr 20, 2026 02:19PM
On Monday Afternoon a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 257km from Kupang (Indonesia).
Mar 29, 2026 03:38AM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Banda Sea 372km from Atambua (Indonesia).
Likisá Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Likisá, Liquiçá 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 Likisá roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Likisá in 2025. A total of 178 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Likisá 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 Likisá in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Likisá 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 | 94.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 5.14% |
| 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 Likisá
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Likisá 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 Likisá 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 Likisá 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 Likisá, Liquiçá 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 Likisá.
Nearest earthquakes from Likisá
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Likisá, Liquiçá. 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 Likisá.
When was the last earthquake in Likisá, Liquiçá?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Likisá on the afternoon of May 11, 2026 at 17:27 local time (Asia/Dili). The center of this earthquake was located 171km west of Likisá at a depth of 153km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Likisá, Liquiçá in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Likisá, Liquiçá?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Likisá 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 Likisá since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Likisá, Liquiçá?
In the past 10 years, 1324 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Likisá. This averages to 132 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
