Latest earthquakes near Bali, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bali, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bali? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bali (also known as Provinsi Bali), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bali Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bali. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bali and elsewhere.
Aug 29, 2023 03:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Bali Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1023 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bali, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 102 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bali roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bali in 2018. A total of 258 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bali 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 Bali in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bali 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 | 935 | 91.4% |
| Mag. 5 | 80 | 7.82% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bali
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bali occurred on Aug 29, 2023 03:55 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 252 kilometers (157 mi) north-east of Denpasar, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bali in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1937 08:55, 273 kilometers (170 mi) north-east of Denpasar. It is the strongest earthquake near Bali 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 Bali, Indonesia 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 Bali.
Earthquakes by city in Bali
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Bali, Indonesia.
Use this regional Bali earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Banjar, Tabanan, Negara, Amlapura, Amlapura city, Kuta, Ubud, Klungkung, Seririt and Bedugul.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Bali.
When was the last earthquake in Bali, Indonesia?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Bali on the night of July 27, 2024 at 02:49 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 102km east of Denpasar at a depth of 79km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bali, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bali, Indonesia?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Bali on the morning of August 11, 1937 at 08:55 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 273km north-northeast of Denpasar at a depth of 610km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Bali since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bali, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1023 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bali. This averages to 102 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
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