Latest earthquakes near Denpasar, Bali today
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Recent Denpasar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Denpasar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Denpasar and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 05:58AM
On Saturday Night an Unusually powerful M7.7 Earthquake struck in the Flores Sea near Ende (Indonesia).
Denpasar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Denpasar, Bali in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 105 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Denpasar roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Denpasar in 2018. A total of 257 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Denpasar 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 Denpasar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Denpasar 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 | 967 | 92.01% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 7.14% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Denpasar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Denpasar 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 Denpasar 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 Denpasar in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Denpasar, Bali 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 Denpasar.
Nearest earthquakes from Denpasar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Denpasar, Bali. 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 Denpasar.
When was the last earthquake in Denpasar, Bali?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Denpasar on the night of August 30, 2026 at 05:08 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west of Denpasar at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Denpasar, Bali in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Denpasar, Bali?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Denpasar 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 Denpasar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Denpasar, Bali?
In the past 10 years, 1051 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Denpasar. This averages to 105 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
More Denpasar
While Denpasar is not the most popular tourist destination in Bali, it is actually Bali's capital and largest city with a lot of authentic hidden gems to explore for visitors keen to get out of the tourist hotspots.
