Timor Leste Earthquakes
Recent and significant earthquakes in Timor Leste, drawn from the USGS global earthquake feed and mapped with magnitude and time.
Current earthquakes in Timor Leste (0)
Timor Leste has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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That is normal. Conditions can change, so check official local guidance when weather is developing.
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Recent earthquake history
Timor Leste has recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or greater in the past 90 days.
Notable earthquakes in Timor Leste (last 5 years)
| Magnitude | Location | Date |
|---|---|---|
| M7.3 | 125 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | Dec 29, 2021 |
| M6.2 | 57 km NW of Pante Makasar, Timor Leste | Oct 26, 2025 |
| M6.2 | 37 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | May 27, 2022 |
| M6.0 | 211 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | Aug 24, 2026 |
| M6.0 | 184 km NE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | Feb 1, 2022 |
| M5.9 | 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste | Sep 11, 2026 |
Frequently asked questions
- How often does Timor Leste have earthquakes?
- Timor Leste recorded 5 earthquakes of magnitude 5.0 or greater in the past 90 days. Over the last 5 years it has averaged about 10.8 notable quakes (magnitude 5.0 or greater) per year.
- What was the largest recent earthquake in Timor Leste?
- The largest earthquake in Timor Leste in the last 5 years was a magnitude 7.3 near 125 km NNE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
- When was the last major earthquake in Timor Leste?
- The most recent earthquake of magnitude 5.0 or greater in Timor Leste was a magnitude 5.9 near 253 km ENE of Lospalos, Timor Leste.
- What magnitude earthquake can you feel?
- Most people begin to feel earthquakes around magnitude 3.0, though it depends on depth and distance. Shallow quakes close by feel stronger than deep or distant ones of the same size.
About earthquakes in Timor Leste
Most earthquakes are too small to feel. The USGS reports millions of quakes a year worldwide, and the vast majority are below magnitude 2.5. A page showing no recent activity usually means no notable quakes, not that nothing is being measured.
Magnitude is a measure of the energy released at the source; shaking you actually feel also depends on depth and how far you are from the epicenter. A shallow magnitude 4 nearby can feel stronger than a deep magnitude 5 far away.
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