Latest earthquakes near Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara today
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Recent Dompu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dompu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dompu and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 04:11PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Bali Sea near Mataram (Indonesia).
Aug 29, 2023 03:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Dompu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 152 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dompu roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dompu in 2018. A total of 300 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dompu that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dompu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Dompu during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1405 | 92.43% |
| Mag. 5 | 104 | 6.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.66% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.07% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dompu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dompu occurred on Aug 29, 2023 03:55 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 289 kilometers (180 mi) north-west of Dompu, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dompu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 19, 1977 14:08, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-west of Dompu. It is the strongest earthquake near Dompu in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Dompu.
Nearest earthquakes from Dompu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Dompu.
When was the last earthquake in Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dompu on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:54 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 78km west-southwest of Dompu at a depth of 121km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara?
A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Dompu on the afternoon of August 19, 1977 at 14:08 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Dompu at a depth of 25km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dompu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dompu, West Nusa Tenggara?
In the past 10 years, 1520 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dompu. This averages to 152 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
