Latest earthquakes near Blitar, East Java today
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Recent Blitar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Blitar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Blitar and elsewhere.
Sep 30, 2025 11:49PM
On Tuesday Evening a Shallow M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea near Situbondo (Indonesia).
Blitar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 802 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Blitar, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Blitar roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Blitar in 2024. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Blitar that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Blitar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Blitar 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 | 736 | 91.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 7.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Blitar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Blitar occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 229 kilometers (142 mi) north of Blitar, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Blitar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1994 01:17, 274 kilometers (170 mi) north of Blitar. It is the strongest earthquake near Blitar in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Blitar, 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 Blitar.
Nearest earthquakes from Blitar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Blitar, 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 Blitar.
When was the last earthquake in Blitar, East Java?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Blitar on the afternoon of December 15, 2025 at 16:14 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of Blitar at a depth of 94km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Blitar, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Blitar, East Java?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Blitar on the night of June 3, 1994 at 01:17 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southeast of Blitar at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Blitar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Blitar, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 802 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blitar. This averages to 80 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
