Latest earthquakes near Samarinda, East Kalimantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Samarinda, East Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Samarinda? If an earthquake is happening right now near Samarinda (also known as Kota Samarinda), it will show up within minutes.
Samarinda Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Samarinda, East Kalimantan in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 10 earthquakes per year
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Samarinda in 2018. A total of 34 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Samarinda that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Samarinda in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Samarinda 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 | 96 | 90.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 8 | 7.55% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 1.89% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Samarinda
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Samarinda occurred on Sep 28, 2018 15:00 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) east of Samarinda, at a depth of 5 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Samarinda in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.7 earthquake struck on May 21, 1998 13:34, 282 kilometers (175 mi) east of Samarinda. It is the strongest earthquake near Samarinda 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 Samarinda, 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 Samarinda.
Nearest earthquakes from Samarinda
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Samarinda, 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 Samarinda.
When was the last earthquake in Samarinda, East Kalimantan?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarinda on the night of May 17, 2025 at 02:17 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 228km north-east of Samarinda at a depth of 17km under water in the Makassar Strait. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Samarinda, East Kalimantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Samarinda, East Kalimantan?
A 6.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Samarinda on the afternoon of May 21, 1998 at 13:34 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 282km east-northeast of Samarinda at a depth of 33km under water in the Makassar Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Samarinda since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Samarinda, East Kalimantan?
In the past 10 years, 106 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Samarinda. This averages to 11 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 34 days.
