Latest earthquakes near Metro, Lampung today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Metro, Lampung, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Metro? If an earthquake is happening right now near Metro (also known as Kota Metro), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Metro Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Metro. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Metro and elsewhere.
Apr 27, 2024 11:29PM
Strong M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 129km from Bandung (Indonesia) on Saturday Evening.
Metro Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 925 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Metro, Lampung in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Metro roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Metro in 2022. A total of 132 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Metro that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Metro in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Metro 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 | 811 | 87.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 111 | 12.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Metro
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Metro occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) south-southwest of Metro, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Metro in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 25, 1933 05:24, 75 kilometers (47 mi) south-southwest of Metro. It is the strongest earthquake near Metro 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 Metro, Lampung 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 Metro.
Nearest earthquakes from Metro
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Metro, Lampung. 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 Metro.
When was the last earthquake in Metro, Lampung?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Metro on the night of May 16, 2024 at 01:28 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 189km west-southwest of Metro at a depth of 24km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Metro, Lampung in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Metro, Lampung?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Metro on the night of June 25, 1933 at 05:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 75km west of Metro at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Metro since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Metro, Lampung?
In the past 10 years, 925 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Metro. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
