Latest earthquakes near Central Kalimantan, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Kalimantan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Kalimantan (also known as Provinsi Kalimantan Tengah), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Central Kalimantan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central Kalimantan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central Kalimantan and elsewhere.
Mar 22, 2024 03:52PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea 159km from Surabaya (Indonesia).
Central Kalimantan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Kalimantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Central Kalimantan 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 | 20 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Kalimantan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Kalimantan occurred on Feb 13, 2024 08:22 local time (Asia/Pontianak timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 170 kilometers (106 mi) south-east of Palangkaraya, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Kalimantan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Oct 26, 1957 21:47, 238 kilometers (148 mi) south-east of Palangkaraya. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Kalimantan 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 Central Kalimantan, 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 Central Kalimantan.
Earthquakes by city in Central Kalimantan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Use this regional Central Kalimantan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sampit and Kualakapuas.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Kalimantan.
When was the last earthquake in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Kalimantan on the afternoon of April 3, 2024 at 16:02 local time (Asia/Pontianak). The center of this earthquake was located 364km south-southeast of Pangkalanbuun at a depth of 10km under water in the Java Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Kalimantan, Indonesia?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Kalimantan on the evening of October 26, 1957 at 21:47 local time (Asia/Pontianak). The center of this earthquake was located 238km east-northeast of Palangkaraya at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Kalimantan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Kalimantan, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 20 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Kalimantan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 183 days.
