Latest earthquakes near North Kalimantan, Indonesia today
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Recent North Kalimantan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Kalimantan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Kalimantan and elsewhere.
Oct 28, 2023 11:01PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Saturday Evening in the Sulawesi Sea 298km from Palu (Indonesia).
North Kalimantan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 41 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 39 | 95.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.44% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.44% |
| 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
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 123 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.
Earthquakes by city in North Kalimantan
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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 2.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Kalimantan on the evening of November 9, 2023 at 18:16 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 132km north of Tarakan at a depth of 35km 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, 41 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Kalimantan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 89 days.
