Latest earthquakes near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Mataram? If an earthquake is happening right now near Mataram (also known as Kota Mataram), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Mataram Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Mataram. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Mataram and elsewhere.
Jan 29, 2026 02:30AM
On Thursday Night a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Dompu in Indonesia.
Mataram Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1074 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 107 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Mataram roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Mataram in 2018. A total of 248 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Mataram that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Mataram in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Mataram 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 | 993 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 6.61% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.84% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Mataram
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Mataram 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 Mataram in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Aug 11, 1937 08:55, 231 kilometers (144 mi) north-northeast of Mataram. It is the strongest earthquake near Mataram in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara 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 Mataram.
Nearest earthquakes from Mataram
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara. 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 Mataram.
When was the last earthquake in Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Mataram on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 15:04 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 169km east-northeast of Mataram at a depth of 22km under water in the Flores Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Mataram on the morning of August 11, 1937 at 08:55 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 231km north of Mataram at a depth of 610km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Mataram since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Mataram, West Nusa Tenggara?
In the past 10 years, 1074 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mataram. This averages to 107 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
