Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and active wildfires in Timor-Leste on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record, and statistics by year.
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Latest event42 km²5 h ago17 km SE of Barique, Timor-Leste
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Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
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Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
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Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Fire danger
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Forecast for the area around: Likisa. Danger can vary locally; follow official guidance. Source: Copernicus EMS – EFFIS (FWI).
Severe weather (forecast)
- Today: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Aileu
- Tomorrow: Rain – Heavy rain (10–25 mm) · Aileu
Forecast for the area around: Timor-Leste. It does not replace warnings from the national weather service. Source: ECMWF / Copernicus EMS.
Recent events in Timor-Leste
- 5 h agoWildfire near Barique, Timor-Leste – active42 km² · 17 km SE of Barique, Timor-Leste
- 5 h agoWildfire near Suai, Timor-Leste – active3.9 km² · 12 km NE of Suai, Timor-Leste
- 5 h agoWildfire near Dili, Timor-Leste – active5.1 km² · 71 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste
- 17 h agoWildfire near Baukau, Timor-Leste – active7.3 km² · 89 km N of Baukau, Timor-Leste
- 17 h agoWildfire near Maubara, Timor-Leste – active28 km² · 47 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste
- 30 h agoWildfire near Maubara, Timor-Leste – active5.5 km² · 8 km S of Maubara, Timor-Leste
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Timor-Leste
Timor-Leste has recorded 1,294 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.9 in 2011.
Satellites have detected 8 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 54 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
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Earthquakes today: Timor-Leste →
1,294 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.9.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 127 km N of Dili, Timor-Leste | 10.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 104 km NNW of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 340.1 km | |
| 4.0 | 140 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste | 267.6 km | |
| 4.2 | 125 km NNW of Atauro, Timor-Leste | 476.7 km | |
| 4.1 | 106 km NNW of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 306.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 127 km N of Dili, Timor-Leste | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 22 km S of Tutuala, Timor-Leste | 10.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 96 km N of Baukau, Timor-Leste | 261.7 km | |
| 4.1 | 175 km N of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 414.6 km | |
| 4.2 | 237 km N of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 443.5 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.9 | 223 km N of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 469.8 km | |
| 6.9 | 25 km NW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | 13.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 63 km NNW of Dili, Timor-Leste | 25.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 102 km NNW of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 18.4 km | |
| 6.5 | 137 km N of Lautem, Timor-Leste | 314.5 km | |
| 6.3 | 145 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste | 450.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 16 km NNW of Tutuala, Timor-Leste | 49.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 72 km NW of Dili, Timor-Leste | 10.0 km | |
| 6.2 | 127 km NNE of Atauro, Timor-Leste | 515.2 km | |
| 6.1 | 84 km N of Dili, Timor-Leste | 13.0 km | |
| 6.1 | 231 km N of Atauro, Timor-Leste | 33.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 78 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste | 10.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 147 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste | 409.2 km | |
| 5.9 | 165 km N of Atauro, Timor-Leste | 514.0 km | |
| 5.9 | 139 km NNE of Atauro, Timor-Leste | 476.6 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 31 | M5.9 |
| 2025 | 43 | M5.9 |
| 2024 | 21 | M5.1 |
| 2023 | 33 | M5.5 |
| 2022 | 46 | M6.2 |
| 2021 | 31 | M5.5 |
| 2020 | 36 | M5.5 |
| 2019 | 19 | M5.1 |
| 2018 | 34 | M5.2 |
| 2017 | 35 | M5.4 |
| 2016 | 45 | M5.6 |
| 2015 | 59 | M5.1 |
| 2014 | 37 | M5.3 |
| 2013 | 19 | M5.9 |
| 2012 | 20 | M5.0 |
| 2011 | 13 | M6.9 |
| 2010 | 18 | M5.9 |
| 2009 | 14 | M5.7 |
| 2008 | 98 | M6.1 |
| 2007 | 35 | M5.3 |
| 2006 | 28 | M5.7 |
| 2005 | 29 | M5.1 |
| 2004 | 107 | M5.5 |
| 2003 | 28 | M6.0 |
| 2002 | 18 | M5.7 |
| 2001 | 17 | M5.3 |
| 2000 | 9 | M5.8 |
| 1999 | 8 | M5.0 |
| 1998 | 27 | M5.7 |
| 1997 | 22 | M5.9 |
| 1996 | 27 | M5.8 |
| 1995 | 59 | M6.9 |
| 1994 | 16 | M4.9 |
| 1993 | 14 | M5.3 |
| 1992 | 16 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 29 | M6.6 |
| 1990 | 11 | M5.9 |
| 1989 | 25 | M6.2 |
| 1988 | 12 | M6.5 |
| 1987 | 12 | M5.0 |
| 1986 | 6 | M4.9 |
| 1985 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 1984 | 13 | M5.7 |
| 1983 | 6 | M5.3 |
| 1982 | 10 | M6.3 |
| 1981 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 1980 | 12 | M6.1 |
| 1979 | 5 | M5.3 |
| 1978 | 6 | M5.9 |
| 1977 | 22 | M6.8 |
| 1976 | 2 | M5.2 |
Wildfires
8 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 54 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 42 km² | 17 km SE of Barique, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 3.9 km² | 12 km NE of Suai, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 5.1 km² | 71 km NNE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 7.3 km² | 89 km N of Baukau, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 28 km² | 47 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 8 km S of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 6.1 km² | 68 km SSE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 8 km SE of Same, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 5.5 km² | 14 km SSW of Barique, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 44 km² | 43 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Inactive |
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| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3.3 km² | 14 km S of Maliana, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 5.1 km² | 14 km ENE of Barique, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km ESE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 15 km S of Barique, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 7.9 km² | 36 km SE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 41 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 17 km² | 102 km NE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 54 km² | 91 km N of Baukau, Timor-Leste | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 54 km² | 91 km N of Baukau, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 44 km² | 43 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 42 km² | 17 km SE of Barique, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 28 km² | 47 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Active | |
| 17 km² | 102 km NE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 32 km ESE of Dili, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 15 km S of Barique, Timor-Leste | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 41 km NNW of Maubara, Timor-Leste | Inactive |