Latest earthquakes near Pontianak, West Kalimantan today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pontianak, West Kalimantan, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pontianak? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pontianak (also known as Kota Pontianak), it will show up within minutes.
Pontianak Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pontianak, West Kalimantan in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pontianak in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Pontianak 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 | 5 | 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 Pontianak
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pontianak occurred on Sep 22, 2024 03:21 local time (Asia/Pontianak timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.4 and struck 83 kilometers (52 mi) east-northeast of Pontianak, at a depth of 10 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pontianak in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pontianak, West 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 Pontianak.
Nearest earthquakes from Pontianak
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pontianak, West 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 Pontianak.
When was the last earthquake in Pontianak, West Kalimantan?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pontianak on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 19:50 local time (Asia/Pontianak). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Pontianak at a depth of 10km under water in the Natuna Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pontianak, West Kalimantan in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pontianak, West Kalimantan?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pontianak on the night of September 22, 2024 at 03:21 local time (Asia/Pontianak). The center of this earthquake was located 83km east-northeast of Pontianak at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pontianak since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pontianak, West Kalimantan?
In the past 10 years, 5 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pontianak. This averages to 1 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 730 days.
