Latest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 30, 2024 19:43
(Makassar)
M 2.9 147 km SE
from Dompu
Oct 30, 2024 18:00
(Makassar)
M 3.2 231 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 30, 2024 17:48
(Makassar)
M 3.6 246 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 30, 2024 07:00
(Makassar)
M 2.5 229 km ESE
from Dompu
Oct 29, 2024 23:50
(Makassar)
M 4.4 230 km NE
from Dompu
Oct 28, 2024 16:39
(Makassar)
M 3.5 10 km SW
from Dompu
Oct 28, 2024 10:21
(Makassar)
M 4.4 139 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 27, 2024 10:23
(Makassar)
M 3.3 136 km ESE
from Mataram
Oct 27, 2024 10:22
(Makassar)
M 3.6 133 km ESE
from Mataram
Oct 26, 2024 22:21
(Makassar)
M 4.6 156 km E
from Dompu
Oct 26, 2024 20:29
(Makassar)
M 3.2 11 km WSW
from Dompu
Oct 26, 2024 05:40
(Makassar)
M 3.5 163 km SSE
from Dompu
Oct 26, 2024 00:17
(Makassar)
M 3.3 252 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 26, 2024 00:00
(Makassar)
M 2.8 253 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 25, 2024 13:01
(Makassar)
M 3.0 140 km SW
from Mataram
Oct 25, 2024 09:58
(Makassar)
M 3.1 83 km NNE
from Dompu
Oct 24, 2024 07:45
(Makassar)
M 2.6 223 km E
from Dompu
Oct 24, 2024 02:29
(Makassar)
M 2.9 169 km SE
from Dompu
Oct 24, 2024 02:15
(Makassar)
M 2.9 156 km SE
from Mataram
Oct 23, 2024 19:48
(Makassar)
M 3.3 147 km SE
from Mataram
Oct 23, 2024 17:12
(Makassar)
M 4.4 240 km WSW
from Mataram
Oct 23, 2024 14:12
(Makassar)
M 4.4 215 km E
from Dompu
Oct 22, 2024 01:36
(Makassar)
M 3.9 179 km NE
from Dompu
Oct 21, 2024 05:22
(Makassar)
M 2.6 87 km W
from Mataram
Oct 20, 2024 23:39
(Makassar)
M 2.5 9 km WNW
from Mataram

Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara

West Nusa Tenggara Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
178 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Oct 30, 2024 19:43

Average

A total of 1786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 178 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Nusa Tenggara roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Nusa Tenggara in 2018. A total of 318 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Nusa Tenggara that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of West Nusa Tenggara with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near West Nusa Tenggara 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West Nusa Tenggara (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1653 92.55%
Mag. 5 121 6.77%
Mag. 6 11 0.62%
Mag. 7 1 0.06%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 29, 2023 03:55.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.3
On Aug 19, 1977 14:08.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Nusa Tenggara occurred on Aug 29, 2023 03:55 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) north-northeast of Mataram, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.3 earthquake struck on Aug 19, 1977 14:08, 292 kilometers (181 mi) north-northeast of Dompu. It is the strongest earthquake near West Nusa Tenggara 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 West Nusa Tenggara, 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 West Nusa Tenggara.

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List of strongest earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 29, 2023 03:55
(Makassar)
M 7.1 204 km NNE
from Mataram
Aug 19, 2018 22:56
(Makassar)
M 6.9 63 km ENE
from Mataram
Aug 5, 2018 19:46
(Makassar)
M 6.9 51 km NE
from Mataram
Aug 17, 2018 23:35
(Makassar)
M 6.5 196 km NE
from Dompu
Jul 29, 2018 06:47
(Makassar)
M 6.4 58 km NE
from Mataram
Dec 30, 2016 06:30
(Makassar)
M 6.3 59 km SSE
from Dompu
Aug 19, 2018 12:10
(Makassar)
M 6.3 60 km ENE
from Mataram
Feb 12, 2016 18:02
(Makassar)
M 6.3 160 km SE
from Dompu
Mar 19, 2020 01:45
(Makassar)
M 6.2 295 km SSW
from Mataram
Jun 9, 2016 12:13
(Makassar)
M 6.1 297 km S
from Mataram

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West Nusa Tenggara

Earthquakes by city in West Nusa Tenggara

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia.

Use this regional West Nusa Tenggara earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bima, Sumbawa Besar and Praya.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Nusa Tenggara.

When was the last earthquake in West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near West Nusa Tenggara on the evening of October 30, 2024 at 19:43 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 147km south-east of Dompu at a depth of 5km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

A 8.3 magnitude earthquake hit near West Nusa Tenggara on the afternoon of August 19, 1977 at 14:08 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 292km south of Dompu at a depth of 25km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Nusa Tenggara since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 1786 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Nusa Tenggara. This averages to 179 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.