Blitar
Blitar: earthquakes and wildfires
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Latest event26 km²14 h ago36 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Earthquakes within 100 km of the city centre.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Blitar
- 14 h agoWildfire near Malang, Indonesia – active26 km² · 36 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia
- 25 h agoWildfire near Surabaya, Indonesia – active4.2 km² · 29 km SSW of Surabaya, Indonesia
- 26 h agoWildfire near Surabaya, Indonesia – active11 km² · 80 km SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia
- 37 h agoWildfire near Nganjuk, Indonesia – active8.3 km² · 10 km W of Nganjuk, Indonesia
- 38 h agoWildfire near Diwek, Indonesia – active3.2 km² · near Diwek, Indonesia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Mojoagung, Indonesia4.7 km² · 7 km E of Mojoagung, Indonesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Blitar
Blitar has recorded 233 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.6 in 1998.
Satellites have detected 10 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 52 km².
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Earthquakes
233 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M6.6.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 18 km SSE of Blitar, Indonesia | 124.4 km | |
| 4.2 | 11 km W of Gampengrejo, Indonesia | 163.6 km | |
| 5.7 | 5 km SW of Ponorogo, Indonesia | 127.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 73 km SSE of Malang, Indonesia | 137.0 km | |
| 4.3 | 58 km SE of Malang, Indonesia | 140.3 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 34 km SW of Malang, Indonesia | 152.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 66 km S of Malang, Indonesia | 82.0 km | |
| 5.8 | 59 km SW of Malang, Indonesia | 106.0 km | |
| 5.7 | 5 km SW of Ponorogo, Indonesia | 127.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 95 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia | 63.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 9 km NNW of Jombang, Indonesia | 184.0 km | |
| 5.4 | 95 km S of Boyolangu, Indonesia | 58.3 km | |
| 5.4 | 115 km SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 60.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 83 km SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 107.9 km | |
| 5.3 | 57 km S of Malang, Indonesia | 33.0 km | |
| 5.3 | 57 km SW of Kediri, Indonesia | 117.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 21 km SSE of Kediri, Indonesia | 115.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 68 km SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 65.3 km | |
| 5.2 | 89 km S of Malang, Indonesia | 112.3 km | |
| 5.2 | 54 km S of Malang, Indonesia | 74.1 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 3 | M5.7 |
| 2025 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 6 | M4.6 |
| 2023 | 8 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2021 | 7 | M6.0 |
| 2020 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2019 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 4 | M5.4 |
| 2016 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2015 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 7 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 7 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 8 | M5.1 |
| 2007 | 10 | M4.8 |
| 2006 | 6 | M5.0 |
| 2005 | 12 | M5.4 |
| 2004 | 10 | M5.2 |
| 2003 | 5 | M5.2 |
| 2002 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 2000 | 8 | M5.3 |
| 1999 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 1998 | 6 | M6.6 |
| 1997 | 4 | M4.5 |
| 1996 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1994 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1993 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 1992 | 3 | M5.2 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1989 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 1987 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1986 | 3 | M5.3 |
| 1984 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 5 | M5.6 |
| 1979 | 3 | M5.0 |
| 1978 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 1977 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 52 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 km² | 36 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Active | |
| 4.2 km² | 29 km SSW of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 11 km² | 80 km SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 8.3 km² | 10 km W of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Active | |
| 3.2 km² | near Diwek, Indonesia | Active | |
| 4.7 km² | 7 km E of Mojoagung, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 30 km SW of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 52 km² | 26 km N of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 27 km ESE of Lawang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 34 km NNW of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive |
Show all (14)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21 km² | 11 km SW of Batu, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 28 km W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 33 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 52 km² | 26 km N of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 40 km² | 33 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 26 km² | 36 km ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Active | |
| 23 km² | 34 km NNW of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 23 km² | 30 km SW of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 21 km² | 11 km SW of Batu, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 13 km² | 28 km W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 23 km W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 80 km SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 10 km² | 27 km ESE of Lawang, Indonesia | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Ngunut 17 km
- Kedungwaru 28 km
- Tulungagung 29 km
- Boyolangu 30 km
- Sumberpucung 35 km
- Kediri 35 km
- Pare 37 km
- Gampengrejo 40 km
- Kepanjen 45 km
- Batu 47 km
- Ngoro 47 km
- Pakisaji 47 km
- Trenggalek 51 km
- Gongdanglegi Kulon 52 km
- Malang 53 km
- Kertosono 58 km
- Diwek 58 km
- Singosari 59 km
- Jombang 62 km
- Nganjuk 62 km
- Mojoagung 62 km
- Lawang 65 km
- Dampit 65 km
- Prigen 68 km
- Soko 74 km
- Pandaan 76 km
- Mojokerto 76 km
- Ponorogo 82 km