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.
May 14, 2024 04:11PM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Bali Sea near Mataram (Indonesia).
Aug 29, 2023 03:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Mataram Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1038 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 103 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 | 956 | 92.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 73 | 7.03% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.1% |
| 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Mataram on the morning of May 19, 2024 at 09:54 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 184km east of Mataram at a depth of 121km under land. 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 night of August 29, 2023 at 03:55 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 204km north-northeast of Mataram at a depth of 500km 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, 1038 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mataram. This averages to 104 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
