Latest earthquakes near Batam, Riau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Batam, Riau, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Batam? If an earthquake is happening right now near Batam (also known as Kota Batam), it will show up within minutes.
Batam Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1 earthquake with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Batam, Riau in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Batam in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Batam 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 | 1 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Batam
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Batam occurred on Dec 8, 2020 14:25 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.2 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) south of Batam, at a depth of 750 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Batam in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Batam, Riau 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 Batam.
Nearest earthquakes from Batam
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Batam, Riau. 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 Batam.
When was the last earthquake in Batam, Riau?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Batam on the afternoon of December 11, 2023 at 17:16 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 345km west-southwest of Batam at a depth of 255km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Batam, Riau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Batam, Riau?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Batam on the afternoon of December 8, 2020 at 14:25 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 215km south of Batam at a depth of 750km under water in the Natuna Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Batam since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Batam, Riau?
In the past 10 years, 1 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Batam. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3650 days.
