Latest earthquakes near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, it will show up within minutes.
Kepulauan Bangka Belitung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kepulauan Bangka Belitung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung 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 | 15 | 88.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 5.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) south-southeast of Tanjung Pandan, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.3 earthquake struck on Jul 25, 2004 21:35, 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Pangkalpinang. It is the strongest earthquake near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung 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 Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, 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 Kepulauan Bangka Belitung.
Earthquakes by city in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia.
Use this regional Kepulauan Bangka Belitung earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sungailiat, Manggar and Muntok.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung.
When was the last earthquake in Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung on the night of January 19, 2023 at 04:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 283km south-southwest of Pangkalpinang at a depth of 132km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia?
A 7.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung on the evening of July 25, 2004 at 21:35 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west of Pangkalpinang at a depth of 582km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kepulauan Bangka Belitung, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 17 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kepulauan Bangka Belitung. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 215 days.
