Latest earthquakes near Baturaja, South Sumatra today
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Recent Baturaja Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Baturaja. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Baturaja and elsewhere.
May 10, 2024 10:20PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean near Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Friday Evening.
Baturaja Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 952 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Baturaja, South Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 95 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Baturaja roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Baturaja in 2021. A total of 124 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Baturaja that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Baturaja in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Baturaja 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 | 825 | 86.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 124 | 13.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.32% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Baturaja
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Baturaja occurred on Aug 13, 2017 10:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) west of Baturaja, at a depth of 31 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Baturaja in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jun 4, 2000 23:28, 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Baturaja. It is the strongest earthquake near Baturaja 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 Baturaja, South Sumatra 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 Baturaja.
Nearest earthquakes from Baturaja
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Baturaja, South Sumatra. 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 Baturaja.
When was the last earthquake in Baturaja, South Sumatra?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Baturaja on the morning of May 17, 2024 at 07:20 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-northwest of Baturaja at a depth of 98km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Baturaja, South Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Baturaja, South Sumatra?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Baturaja on the evening of June 4, 2000 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 240km west-southwest of Baturaja at a depth of 33km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Baturaja since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Baturaja, South Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 952 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Baturaja. This averages to 95 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
