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.
Recent Banyuwangi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Banyuwangi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Banyuwangi and elsewhere.
May 14, 2024 03:11PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Bali Sea near Mataram (Indonesia).
Apr 22, 2024 06:11PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 158km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia) on Monday Evening.
Apr 22, 2024 06:10PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Indian Ocean 164km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
Mar 22, 2024 03:52PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea 159km from Surabaya (Indonesia).
Aug 29, 2023 02:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Banyuwangi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 921 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 | 838 | 90.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 75 | 8.14% |
| 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Banyuwangi on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 11:45 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 195km east-southeast of Banyuwangi at a depth of 93km under land. 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, 921 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banyuwangi. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
