Latest earthquakes near North Kalimantan, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Kalimantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 13, 2024 02:02
(Makassar)
M 2.9 211 km N
from Tarakan
Sep 27, 2024 14:53
(Makassar)
M 2.7 94 km NNE
from Tarakan
Sep 20, 2024 00:36
(Makassar)
M 3.6 246 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 16, 2024 01:38
(Makassar)
M 3.1 257 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 16, 2024 00:54
(Makassar)
M 3.1 250 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 16, 2024 00:06
(Makassar)
M 2.5 253 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 23:52
(Makassar)
M 3.0 247 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 23:16
(Makassar)
M 3.6 243 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 21:39
(Makassar)
M 4.0 239 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 21:08
(Makassar)
M 5.5 240 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 19:28
(Makassar)
M 4.2 232 km SSE
from Tarakan
Sep 10, 2024 11:33
(Makassar)
M 3.2 195 km NNE
from Tarakan
Aug 21, 2024 08:01
(Makassar)
M 4.3 150 km SSW
from Tarakan
Aug 16, 2024 10:19
(Makassar)
M 4.4 183 km NE
from Tarakan
Aug 14, 2024 05:17
(Makassar)
M 2.7 245 km N
from Tarakan
Aug 10, 2024 16:20
(Makassar)
M 4.8 67 km S
from Tarakan
Jun 11, 2024 13:01
(Makassar)
M 2.6 161 km NE
from Tarakan
Jun 3, 2024 08:10
(Makassar)
M 3.6 298 km S
from Tarakan
Jun 2, 2024 14:49
(Makassar)
M 3.1 194 km NE
from Tarakan
Apr 3, 2024 22:10
(Makassar)
M 3.8 144 km NNW
from Tarakan
Mar 10, 2024 07:27
(Makassar)
M 3.5 256 km SE
from Tarakan
Feb 23, 2024 21:16
(Makassar)
M 3.3 121 km SSW
from Tarakan
Dec 11, 2023 05:07
(Makassar)
M 3.4 288 km SSE
from Tarakan
Dec 7, 2023 07:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 295 km SSE
from Tarakan
Nov 9, 2023 18:16
(Makassar)
M 2.4 132 km N
from Tarakan

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Kalimantan

North Kalimantan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
4 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Oct 13, 2024 02:02

Average

A total of 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 4 earthquakes per year

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Kalimantan in 2015. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Kalimantan that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of North Kalimantan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Kalimantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near North Kalimantan 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near North Kalimantan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 43 93.48%
Mag. 5 2 4.35%
Mag. 6 1 2.17%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near North Kalimantan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Dec 21, 2015 02:47.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 6.8
On Apr 19, 1923 11:06.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Kalimantan occurred on Dec 21, 2015 02:47 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 37 kilometers (23 mi) north of Tarakan, at a depth of 14 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Kalimantan in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-6.8 earthquake struck on Apr 19, 1923 11:06, 88 kilometers (55 mi) north of Tarakan. It is the strongest earthquake near North Kalimantan 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 North Kalimantan, 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 North Kalimantan.

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List of strongest earthquakes near North Kalimantan.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 21, 2015 02:47
(Makassar)
M 6.1 37 km N
from Tarakan
Sep 15, 2024 21:08
(Makassar)
M 5.5 240 km SSE
from Tarakan
Jan 20, 2015 01:19
(Makassar)
M 5.5 280 km ENE
from Tarakan
Dec 22, 2015 08:18
(Makassar)
M 4.9 27 km NNE
from Tarakan
Aug 10, 2024 16:20
(Makassar)
M 4.8 67 km S
from Tarakan
Jun 11, 2019 13:45
(Makassar)
M 4.7 119 km SW
from Tarakan
Aug 9, 2019 00:05
(Makassar)
M 4.7 265 km SE
from Tarakan
Apr 6, 2020 04:44
(Makassar)
M 4.6 291 km SSE
from Tarakan
Mar 26, 2017 17:30
(Makassar)
M 4.6 223 km NE
from Tarakan
Dec 25, 2015 13:00
(Makassar)
M 4.6 33 km N
from Tarakan

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Kalimantan

Earthquakes by city in North Kalimantan

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Kalimantan, Indonesia.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Kalimantan.

When was the last earthquake in North Kalimantan, Indonesia?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near North Kalimantan on the night of October 13, 2024 at 02:02 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 211km north of Tarakan at a depth of 600km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Kalimantan, Indonesia?

A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near North Kalimantan on the morning of April 19, 1923 at 11:06 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 88km south of Tarakan at a depth of 35km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Kalimantan since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Kalimantan, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 46 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Kalimantan. This averages to 5 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 79 days.