Latest earthquakes near Belait, Brunei today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Belait, Brunei, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Belait? If an earthquake is happening right now near Belait (also known as Daerah Belait), it will show up within minutes.
Belait Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Belait, Brunei in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Belait in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Belait 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 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 40.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 20.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Belait
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Belait occurred on Jun 5, 2015 07:15 local time (Asia/Brunei timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 300 kilometers (186 mi) east-northeast of Kuala Belait, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Belait in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Belait, 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 Belait.
Earthquakes by city in Belait
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Belait, Brunei.
Use this regional Belait earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Seria.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Belait.
When was the last earthquake in Belait, Brunei?
A 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Belait on the afternoon of December 7, 2024 at 14:45 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-northeast of Kuala Belait at a depth of 71km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Belait, Brunei in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Belait, Brunei?
A 6 magnitude earthquake hit near Belait on the morning of June 5, 2015 at 07:15 local time (Asia/Brunei). The center of this earthquake was located 300km east-northeast of Kuala Belait at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Belait since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Belait, Brunei?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Belait. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
