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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.
Jun 17, 2026 11:44AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck near Waingapu in Indonesia.
May 20, 2026 06:28PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia).
May 5, 2026 02:44PM
On Tuesday Afternoon a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 185km from Labuan Bajo (Indonesia).
Mataram Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1090 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 109 earthquakes per year, or 9 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 | 1010 | 92.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 71 | 6.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.73% |
| 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 evening of June 17, 2026 at 23:51 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 106km southwest of Mataram at a depth of 30km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 1090 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Mataram. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
