Latest earthquakes near East Kalimantan, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near East Kalimantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 30, 2023 10:55
(Makassar)
M 2.5 267 km ESE
from Balikpapan
Nov 30, 2023 02:21
(Makassar)
M 3.9 282 km ENE
from Samarinda
Nov 27, 2023 20:11
(Makassar)
M 3.0 299 km E
from Bontang
Nov 25, 2023 10:04
(Makassar)
M 2.6 269 km E
from Bontang
Nov 19, 2023 13:54
(Makassar)
M 2.8 290 km E
from Balikpapan
Nov 19, 2023 02:42
(Makassar)
M 4.7 298 km ENE
from Samarinda
Nov 18, 2023 06:48
(Makassar)
M 3.0 275 km ENE
from Samarinda
Nov 16, 2023 09:31
(Makassar)
M 3.5 285 km ESE
from Balikpapan
Nov 15, 2023 16:06
(Makassar)
M 3.7 294 km ENE
from Samarinda
Nov 15, 2023 06:42
(Makassar)
M 3.0 271 km ENE
from Samarinda
Nov 13, 2023 08:39
(Makassar)
M 4.0 174 km SW
from Balikpapan
Nov 7, 2023 04:27
(Makassar)
M 2.8 294 km E
from Balikpapan
Nov 6, 2023 07:11
(Makassar)
M 2.7 284 km E
from Bontang
Nov 6, 2023 05:00
(Makassar)
M 2.7 277 km NE
from Samarinda
Nov 4, 2023 01:39
(Makassar)
M 3.1 298 km E
from Samarinda
Nov 3, 2023 15:51
(Makassar)
M 2.6 293 km E
from Samarinda
Nov 3, 2023 15:03
(Makassar)
M 2.8 294 km E
from Samarinda
Nov 2, 2023 06:02
(Makassar)
M 2.5 298 km E
from Samarinda
Oct 28, 2023 23:01
(Makassar)
M 5.4 355 km ENE
from Bontang
Oct 25, 2023 16:56
(Makassar)
M 3.3 281 km ENE
from Bontang
Oct 25, 2023 07:05
(Makassar)
M 2.8 270 km ENE
from Bontang
Oct 24, 2023 10:18
(Makassar)
M 3.7 292 km ESE
from Samarinda
Oct 24, 2023 00:04
(Makassar)
M 2.7 291 km ESE
from Samarinda
Oct 23, 2023 22:13
(Makassar)
M 2.9 293 km ESE
from Samarinda
Oct 23, 2023 18:55
(Makassar)
M 4.2 290 km ESE
from Samarinda

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Recent East Kalimantan Earthquake News

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East Kalimantan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
18 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Nov 30, 2023 10:55

Average

A total of 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 18 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Kalimantan roughly every 19 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Kalimantan in 2018. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Kalimantan that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of East Kalimantan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Kalimantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near East 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near East Kalimantan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 164 86.77%
Mag. 5 22 11.64%
Mag. 6 3 1.59%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near East Kalimantan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.2
On Jan 15, 2021 02:28.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Jan 1, 1996 16:05.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Kalimantan occurred on Jan 15, 2021 02:28 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-east of Balikpapan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Kalimantan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jan 1, 1996 16:05, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Bontang. It is the strongest earthquake near East Kalimantan in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near East 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 East Kalimantan.

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List of strongest earthquakes near East Kalimantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 15, 2021 02:28
(Makassar)
M 6.2 297 km SE
from Balikpapan
Sep 28, 2018 15:00
(Makassar)
M 6.1 292 km E
from Samarinda
Sep 9, 2023 22:43
(Makassar)
M 6.0 297 km E
from Samarinda
Jun 8, 2022 13:32
(Makassar)
M 5.8 253 km SE
from Balikpapan
Sep 28, 2018 18:14
(Makassar)
M 5.8 295 km E
from Samarinda
Sep 28, 2018 21:35
(Makassar)
M 5.7 289 km ENE
from Samarinda
Jan 14, 2021 14:35
(Makassar)
M 5.7 298 km SE
from Balikpapan
Sep 28, 2018 18:50
(Makassar)
M 5.6 289 km ESE
from Bontang
Sep 28, 2018 18:39
(Makassar)
M 5.4 280 km ESE
from Bontang
Oct 28, 2020 03:43
(Makassar)
M 5.4 272 km ESE
from Balikpapan

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Earthquakes by city in East Kalimantan

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Kalimantan.

When was the last earthquake in East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near East Kalimantan on the morning of November 30, 2023 at 10:55 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 267km east-southeast of Balikpapan at a depth of 10km under water in the Makassar Strait. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near East Kalimantan on the afternoon of January 1, 1996 at 16:05 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 280km east-northeast of Bontang at a depth of 24km under water in the Makassar Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Kalimantan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near East Kalimantan, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 189 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Kalimantan. This averages to 19 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 19 days.