Earthquakes in Timor-Leste — December 2024
2 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during December 2024, an average of 0.1 per day.
2 reached magnitude 4 or above and 0 reached magnitude 5 or above. The average focal depth was 341 km.
The month's largest event in Timor-Leste was a magnitude 4.6 earthquake near Maubara, Timor-Leste on 23 December 2024 at 13:37 UTC. A magnitude 4.6 earthquake radiates roughly 120 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
That is below the Timor-Leste monthly average of 9 events over the period we cover — a comparatively quiet month.
0% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 50% intermediate (70–300 km) and 50% deep-focus (over 300 km). That proportion of deep-focus events is the signature of a subduction zone: only a cold slab descending into the mantle stays brittle enough to rupture at those depths.
By band, the catalogue holds 2 in the magnitude 4 range.
The month's largest events were M4.6 near Maubara, Timor-Leste on 23 December at 515 km; M4.3 near Lospalos, Timor-Leste on 25 December at 168 km.
That is 77% below the 9 events Timor-Leste averages per month across the 21 months on record.
Largest earthquakes in Timor-Leste, December 2024
2 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
| Time (UTC) | Mag | Location | Depth (km) | Country | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | Maubara, Timor-Leste | 515.1 | Timor-Leste | View details View | |
| 4.3 | Lospalos, Timor-Leste | 167.6 | Timor-Leste | View details View |
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes hit Timor-Leste in December 2024?
2 earthquakes were recorded in Timor-Leste during December 2024, of which 2 were magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Timor-Leste in December 2024?
A magnitude 4.6 event near Maubara, Timor-Leste on 23 December 2024.
Other months in Timor-Leste
Magnitudes for December 2024 reflect the current USGS review status and may have been revised since first publication. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.