Latest earthquakes near South Kalimantan, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Kalimantan? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Kalimantan (also known as Kalimantan Selatan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent South Kalimantan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Kalimantan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Kalimantan and elsewhere.
Mar 22, 2024 04:52PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea 159km from Surabaya (Indonesia).
Aug 29, 2023 03:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
South Kalimantan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 1 earthquakes per year
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Kalimantan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near South 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 | 16 | 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 South Kalimantan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Kalimantan occurred on Feb 13, 2024 09:22 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.9 and struck 48 kilometers (30 mi) east of Banjarmasin, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Kalimantan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-6.1 earthquake struck on Apr 21, 1935 15:25, 208 kilometers (129 mi) east of Banjarmasin. It is the strongest earthquake near South 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 South 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 South Kalimantan.
Earthquakes by city in South Kalimantan
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Kalimantan, Indonesia.
Use this regional South Kalimantan earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Barabai and Amuntai.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Kalimantan.
When was the last earthquake in South Kalimantan, Indonesia?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Kalimantan on the afternoon of April 3, 2024 at 17:02 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 380km southwest of Banjarmasin at a depth of 10km under water in the Java Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Kalimantan, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Kalimantan, Indonesia?
A 6.1 magnitude earthquake hit near South Kalimantan on the afternoon of April 21, 1935 at 15:25 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 208km south-southwest of Banjarmasin at a depth of 15km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Kalimantan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Kalimantan, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 16 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Kalimantan. This averages to 2 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 228 days.
