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.
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).
Blitar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 786 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 78 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 2022. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Blitar that year. The strongest had a 5.2 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 | 719 | 91.48% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 7.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 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 124 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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Blitar on the afternoon of May 13, 2024 at 13:42 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 259km north of Blitar at a depth of 10km under water in the Java Sea. 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, 786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Blitar. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
