Latest earthquakes near Brunei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near the country Brunei, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Brunei? If an earthquake is happening right now near Brunei, it will show up within minutes.
Brunei Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Brunei in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Brunei in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Brunei 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 | 10 | 66.67% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 26.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 6.67% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Brunei
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Brunei occurred on Jun 5, 2015 07:15 local time (Asia/Brunei timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Brunei in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Jun 2, 1951 14:47, 297 kilometers (185 mi) north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan. It is the strongest earthquake near Brunei 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 Brunei 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 Brunei.
Earthquakes by region of Brunei
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Brunei.
When was the last earthquake in Brunei?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Brunei on the night of August 14, 2024 at 05:17 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 276km east-northeast of Bandar Seri Begawan at a depth of 19km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Brunei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Brunei?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Brunei on the afternoon of June 2, 1951 at 14:47 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 297km north-east of Bandar Seri Begawan at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Brunei since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Brunei?
In the past 10 years, 15 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Brunei. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 243 days.
