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.
Recent Tarakan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tarakan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tarakan and elsewhere.
Feb 23, 2026 12:57AM
On Monday Night an Unusually powerful M7.0 Earthquake struck in the South China Sea near Kota Kinabalu (Malaysia).
Tarakan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 35 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 3 earthquakes per year
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 6 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 | 34 | 97.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 1 | 2.86% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Sep 15, 2024 21:08 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.5 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south-southeast of Tarakan, at a depth of 7 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) south-southeast of Tarakan. It is the strongest earthquake near Tarakan in the past 126 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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Tarakan on the afternoon of April 9, 2026 at 12:21 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 94km south of Tarakan at a depth of 3km 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, 35 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 104 days.
