Latest earthquakes near Rangkasbitung, Banten today
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Recent Rangkasbitung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rangkasbitung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rangkasbitung and elsewhere.
Apr 27, 2024 11:29PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 129km from Bandung (Indonesia) on Saturday Evening.
Rangkasbitung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1055 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rangkasbitung, Banten 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 Rangkasbitung roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rangkasbitung in 2022. A total of 150 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rangkasbitung that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rangkasbitung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rangkasbitung 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 | 938 | 88.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 10.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rangkasbitung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rangkasbitung occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) west-southwest of Rangkasbitung, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rangkasbitung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 141 kilometers (88 mi) west-southwest of Rangkasbitung. It is the strongest earthquake near Rangkasbitung 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 Rangkasbitung, Banten 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 Rangkasbitung.
Nearest earthquakes from Rangkasbitung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rangkasbitung, Banten. 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 Rangkasbitung.
When was the last earthquake in Rangkasbitung, Banten?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangkasbitung on the night of May 18, 2024 at 02:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 193km east-southeast of Rangkasbitung at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rangkasbitung, Banten in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rangkasbitung, Banten?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Rangkasbitung on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 141km east-northeast of Rangkasbitung at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rangkasbitung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rangkasbitung, Banten?
In the past 10 years, 1055 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rangkasbitung. This averages to 106 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
