Latest earthquakes near Bontang, East Kalimantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bontang, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bontang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bontang (also known as Kota Bontang), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bontang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bontang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bontang and elsewhere.
Jun 16, 2026 12:14PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 16, 2026 11:30AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 16, 2026 11:27AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Bontang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bontang, East Kalimantan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bontang roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bontang in 2018. A total of 74 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bontang that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Bontang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Bontang 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 | 152 | 87.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 18 | 10.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.16% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bontang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bontang occurred on Sep 28, 2018 18:02 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 266 kilometers (165 mi) east of Bontang, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bontang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jan 1, 1996 16:05, 280 kilometers (174 mi) east of Bontang. It is the strongest earthquake near Bontang in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bontang, 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 Bontang.
Nearest earthquakes from Bontang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bontang, 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 Bontang.
When was the last earthquake in Bontang, East Kalimantan?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bontang on the evening of June 29, 2026 at 18:37 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 286km east of Bontang at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bontang, East Kalimantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bontang, East Kalimantan?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Bontang 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 Bontang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bontang, East Kalimantan?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bontang. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
