Timor-Leste

Timor-Leste – Earthquakes | QuakeMap24

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Quakes last month
16
Latest UTC: 2026-08-29 09:15:47
Strongest
M5.3
Vikeke
Country rank
#43
85 quakes in 2026 · out of 43 countries
Averages
M3.30 · 23 km
Avg this month: M3.14

Overview – Timor-Leste

The latest recorded earthquake in Timor-Leste was on 2026-08-29 at 09:15 UTC in East Timor with magnitude M4.7.

In the last month, 16 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste with an average magnitude of 3.14.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Baucau (10), followed by East Timor (10).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Timor-Leste reached magnitude M5.3 on 2026-06-06.

In 2026, 52% of events were M≥3 and 2% were M≥5.

All-time events
128
Strongest
M5.3
Latest (UTC)
2026-08-29 09:15:47 UTC

Strongest – Timor-Leste

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M5.3 Vikeke
UTC: 2026-06-06 22:38:37 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Timor-Leste

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Timor-Leste.

Recent earthquakes – Timor-Leste

Showing the latest 15 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M4.7 Depth: 10 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-29 09:15:47 UTC
Coordinates -8.588, 127.222
Source usgs

25 km ESE of Lospalos, Timor Leste

M3.7 Depth: 36 km
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Bobonaro · Weono

Time (UTC) 2026-08-24 18:43:29 UTC
Coordinates -9.030, 124.960
Source emsc

TIMOR REGION

M2.6 Depth: 35 km
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Baucau

Time (UTC) 2026-08-18 14:21:24 UTC
Coordinates -8.480, 126.450
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.6 Depth: 54 km
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Oecussi-Ambeno · Pante-Macassar

Time (UTC) 2026-08-17 01:37:51 UTC
Coordinates -9.060, 124.330
Source emsc

TIMOR REGION

M3.5 Depth: 10 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-16 19:50:37 UTC
Coordinates -8.830, 126.800
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M3.3 Depth: 5 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-15 03:57:38 UTC
Coordinates -9.400, 125.250
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.8 Depth: 10 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-14 05:59:28 UTC
Coordinates -9.430, 125.430
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M3.5 Depth: 17 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-14 05:16:14 UTC
Coordinates -9.430, 125.220
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.5 Depth: 15 km
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East Timor

Time (UTC) 2026-08-10 17:04:32 UTC
Coordinates -9.120, 126.080
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.5 Depth: 40 km
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Ermera · Hatólia

Time (UTC) 2026-08-10 02:49:21 UTC
Coordinates -8.830, 125.320
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.8 Depth: 4 km
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Bobonaro · Oekiar

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 23:14:21 UTC
Coordinates -8.750, 125.180
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M3.1 Depth: 27 km
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Oecussi-Ambeno · Nitibe

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 04:24:53 UTC
Coordinates -9.270, 124.230
Source emsc

TIMOR REGION

M2.7 Depth: 4 km
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Bobonaro · Banedole

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 04:18:58 UTC
Coordinates -8.850, 125.220
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.7 Depth: 41 km
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Bobonaro · Maliubu

Time (UTC) 2026-08-09 03:44:16 UTC
Coordinates -9.000, 125.390
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Manufahi · Lakluan

Time (UTC) 2026-08-05 16:38:56 UTC
Coordinates -9.030, 125.830
Source emsc

EAST TIMOR REGION

Charts – Timor-Leste

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-10
8
2025-11
5
2025-12
5
2026-01
10
2026-02
5
2026-03
0
2026-04
8
2026-05
7
2026-06
31
2026-07
8
2026-08
16
2026-09
0

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
50
3-4
34
4-5
18
5-6
2
< 2 2–4 4–5 ≥ 5

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
99
70-300
5

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Timor-Leste

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Oe-Cusse Ambeno
    Events: 18
  2. Bobonaru
    Events: 16
  3. Baucau
    Events: 10
  4. East Timor
    Events: 10
  5. Manufahi
    Events: 8

FAQ – Timor-Leste

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Timor-Leste?
The newest entry in our database for Timor-Leste is dated 2026-08-29 09:15:47 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Timor-Leste?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Timor-Leste reached magnitude M5.3.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Timor-Leste?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 128 recorded earthquakes for Timor-Leste (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Timor-Leste?
Across all recorded events in Timor-Leste, the average magnitude is M3.30 and the average depth is 23 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Timor-Leste to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

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Country history – Timor-Leste

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