Latest earthquakes near Tarakan, North Kalimantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tarakan, North Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tarakan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tarakan (also known as Kota Tarakan), it will show up within minutes.
Tarakan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tarakan, North Kalimantan 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 Tarakan in 2015. A total of 12 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tarakan 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 Tarakan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tarakan 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 | 92.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 2 | 4.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 2.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tarakan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tarakan 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 Tarakan 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 Tarakan 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 Tarakan, North Kalimantan 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 Tarakan.
Nearest earthquakes from Tarakan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tarakan, North Kalimantan. 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 Tarakan.
When was the last earthquake in Tarakan, North Kalimantan?
A 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarakan on the night of December 18, 2024 at 05:19 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 247km south-southeast of Tarakan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tarakan, North Kalimantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tarakan, North Kalimantan?
A 6.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarakan 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 Tarakan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tarakan, North Kalimantan?
In the past 10 years, 42 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tarakan. This averages to 4 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 87 days.
