Latest earthquakes near Banyuwangi, East Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banyuwangi, East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banyuwangi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banyuwangi, it will show up within minutes.
Banyuwangi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 925 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banyuwangi, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Banyuwangi roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banyuwangi in 2018. A total of 255 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banyuwangi 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 Banyuwangi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Banyuwangi 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 | 841 | 90.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 8.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Banyuwangi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banyuwangi occurred on Aug 29, 2023 02:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Banyuwangi, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banyuwangi in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Banyuwangi, East Java 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 Banyuwangi.
Nearest earthquakes from Banyuwangi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banyuwangi, East Java. 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 Banyuwangi.
When was the last earthquake in Banyuwangi, East Java?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Banyuwangi on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 275km west-southwest of Banyuwangi at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banyuwangi, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banyuwangi, East Java?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Banyuwangi on the night of August 29, 2023 at 02:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 288km north-east of Banyuwangi at a depth of 500km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banyuwangi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banyuwangi, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 925 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banyuwangi. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
