Latest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Nusa Tenggara? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Nusa Tenggara (also known as Daerah Tingkat I Nusa Tenggara Timur), it will show up within minutes.
East Nusa Tenggara Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2082 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 208 earthquakes per year, or 17 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Nusa Tenggara roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Nusa Tenggara in 2022. A total of 309 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Nusa Tenggara that year. The strongest had a 5.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near East Nusa Tenggara 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 | 1940 | 93.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 129 | 6.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 2 | 0.1% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Nusa Tenggara occurred on Dec 14, 2021 11:20 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.3 and struck 151 kilometers (94 mi) north-northeast of Ende, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Nusa Tenggara in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jun 17, 1996 19:22, 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-northeast of Ende. It is the strongest earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara 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 East Nusa Tenggara, 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 Nusa Tenggara.
Earthquakes by city in East Nusa Tenggara
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.
Use this regional East Nusa Tenggara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Waingapu, Maumere, Atambua, Ruteng, Kefamenanu and Soe.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Nusa Tenggara.
When was the last earthquake in East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near East Nusa Tenggara on the evening of November 16, 2024 at 23:55 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 74km east-southeast of Labuan Bajo at a depth of 114km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near East Nusa Tenggara on the evening of June 17, 1996 at 19:22 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 215km north-northeast of Ende at a depth of 587km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Nusa Tenggara since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near East Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 2082 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Nusa Tenggara. This averages to 208 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
