Banda SeaOct 28, 2026, 05:17
Nearby significant earthquake245 km from Lospalos248 km deep
Latest Earthquakes in Lautém
Live map and archive of seismic activity in Lautém, Timor-Leste.
Recent notable earthquakes in and around Lautém
Kepulauan Barat Daya, IndonesiaOct 27, 2026, 20:11
Nearby significant earthquake187 km from Lospalos39 km deep
Earthquakes M1.5+ recorded since local midnight: 3 (local time at each epicenter)
Lautém, Timor-Leste Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours3
Past 7 Days11
Past 30 Days49
Past 365 Days1,218
Largest recorded earthquakes
4.3
Past 24 HoursView
Banda Sea
4.5
Past 7 DaysView
Lospalos, Timor-Leste · 207 km NE
5.1
Past 30 DaysView
Lospalos, Timor-Leste · 164 km NE
6.4
Past 365 DaysView
Banda Sea
Filtered Statistics
Total earthquakes
49
5.1
Largest MagnitudeView
Lospalos, Timor-Leste · 164 km NE
Significant
0
4.1
Most Recent5 hours ago
ViewBanda Sea
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 15Intermediate-focus 27Deep-focus 7
Filtered Statistics
49 events
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Live map and archive of seismic activity in Lautém, Timor-Leste.
Common Questions about Earthquakes in Lautém
How often are earthquakes recorded in the Lautém area?
In the past 7 days, the number of earthquakes of magnitude 1.5 or above recorded in Lautém was 11. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
What makes an earthquake “significant”?
It is not just about magnitude: reported shaking and estimated impacts also matter. The significant-events filter highlights events that meet the site’s criteria; it is not a warning or a complete list of felt earthquakes.
How strong was the largest recent earthquake in the Lautém area?
The largest earthquake recorded in Lautém in the past 7 days had a magnitude of 4.5. These figures describe the available records, not a prediction of future earthquakes.
How far back does the earthquake data go?
The historical search starts in 1900, but available records vary by region and source. Older and smaller earthquakes may be missing. A long search can reach the list’s display limit, so narrow the date range to explore it in more detail.
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Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Oct 28, 2026, 10:41 UTC.
Data sources:
- USGS — Credit: U.S. Geological Survey.
- EMSC — Credit: EMSC/CSEM. Event catalogue data are provided under CC BY 4.0.
- JMA — Source: Japan Meteorological Agency (JMA).
- Geoscience Australia — Based on Australian Earthquakes data by Geoscience Australia. © Commonwealth of Australia. Licensed under CC BY 4.0; the section 5 disclaimer applies.
- GeoNet — We acknowledge the New Zealand GeoNet programme and its sponsors NHC, Earth Sciences NZ, LINZ, NEMA and MBIE for providing earthquake data.
- CENC / Wolfx — CENC earthquake parameters via Wolfx, an independent unofficial relay.
- GFZ / GEOFON — Locations, depths and magnitudes: GFZ/GEOFON using GEVN network data (CC BY 4.0).