Latest earthquakes near Balikpapan, East Kalimantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Balikpapan, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Balikpapan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Balikpapan (also known as Kota Balikpapan), it will show up within minutes.
Balikpapan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Balikpapan, East Kalimantan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 5 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Balikpapan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Balikpapan 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 | 50 | 90.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 4 | 7.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 1.82% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Balikpapan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 8, 1984 23:24, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Balikpapan. It is the strongest earthquake near Balikpapan 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 Balikpapan, East Kalimantan 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 Balikpapan.
Nearest earthquakes from Balikpapan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Balikpapan, East Kalimantan. 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 Balikpapan.
When was the last earthquake in Balikpapan, East Kalimantan?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Balikpapan on the night of May 5, 2024 at 01:53 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 282km 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 Balikpapan, East Kalimantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Balikpapan, East Kalimantan?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Balikpapan on the evening of January 8, 1984 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 280km south-east of Balikpapan at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Balikpapan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Balikpapan, East Kalimantan?
In the past 10 years, 55 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Balikpapan. This averages to 6 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 66 days.
