Malang
Malang: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Malang just now? Live map within 62 mi, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Malang, Indonesia.
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Latest event2,822 acres5 h ago50 mi SSE of Surabaya, 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 62 mi of the city center.
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Malang
- 5 h agoWildfire near Surabaya, Indonesia – active2,822 acres · 50 mi SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia
- 5 h agoWildfire near Malang, Indonesia – active6,420 acres · 22 mi ESE of Malang, Indonesia
- 29 h agoWildfire near Surabaya, Indonesia – active1,028 acres · 18 mi SSW of Surabaya, Indonesia
- 41 h agoWildfire near Nganjuk, Indonesia – active2,044 acres · 6 mi W of Nganjuk, Indonesia
- 41 h agoWildfire near Diwek, Indonesia – active778 acres · near Diwek, Indonesia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Probolinggo, Indonesia783 acres · 9 mi SSE of Probolinggo, Indonesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Malang
Malang has recorded 174 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 12,822 acres.
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Earthquakes
174 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 62 mi. The strongest was M6.6.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 11 mi SSE of Blitar, Indonesia | 77.3 mi | |
| 4.2 | 7 mi W of Gampengrejo, Indonesia | 101.7 mi | |
| 4.5 | 45 mi SSE of Malang, Indonesia | 85.1 mi | |
| 4.3 | 36 mi SE of Malang, Indonesia | 87.2 mi |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.6 | 21 mi SW of Malang, Indonesia | 94.4 mi | |
| 6.0 | 41 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 51.0 mi | |
| 5.8 | 37 mi SW of Malang, Indonesia | 65.9 mi | |
| 5.6 | 6 mi NNW of Jombang, Indonesia | 114.3 mi | |
| 5.3 | 51 mi SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 67.0 mi | |
| 5.3 | 35 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 20.5 mi | |
| 5.2 | 46 mi SE of Malang, Indonesia | 87.4 mi | |
| 5.2 | 13 mi SSE of Kediri, Indonesia | 71.8 mi | |
| 5.2 | 42 mi SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 40.6 mi | |
| 5.2 | 55 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 69.8 mi | |
| 5.2 | 34 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 46.0 mi | |
| 5.2 | 13 mi WSW of Kencong, Indonesia | 87.4 mi | |
| 5.2 | 56 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 39.7 mi | |
| 5.1 | 29 mi SSW of Malang, Indonesia | 70.3 mi | |
| 5.1 | 45 mi S of Malang, Indonesia | 48.7 mi |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2025 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2024 | 5 | M4.6 |
| 2023 | 6 | M4.7 |
| 2022 | 5 | M4.5 |
| 2021 | 8 | M6.0 |
| 2020 | 4 | M4.9 |
| 2019 | 4 | M4.7 |
| 2018 | 2 | M4.9 |
| 2017 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2016 | 6 | M5.1 |
| 2015 | 6 | M4.8 |
| 2014 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2013 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 2012 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 3 | M4.7 |
| 2010 | 4 | M5.1 |
| 2009 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2008 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2007 | 7 | M4.7 |
| 2006 | 5 | M4.7 |
| 2005 | 12 | M5.1 |
| 2004 | 8 | M5.2 |
| 2003 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 2002 | 3 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 6 | M5.2 |
| 2000 | 6 | M5.3 |
| 1999 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1998 | 5 | M6.6 |
| 1997 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1996 | 5 | M4.8 |
| 1995 | 4 | M5.0 |
| 1994 | 1 | M5.2 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1992 | 4 | M5.2 |
| 1989 | 3 | M5.1 |
| 1988 | 2 | M5.3 |
| 1987 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 1986 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1984 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1983 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1982 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 1981 | 1 | M5.0 |
| 1980 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1979 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1978 | 1 | M5.6 |
| 1977 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.8 |
Wildfires
10 major fires since 2026 within 62 mi. The largest covered about 12,822 acres.
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,822 acres | 50 mi SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 6,420 acres | 22 mi ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Active | |
| 1,028 acres | 18 mi SSW of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 2,044 acres | 6 mi W of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Active | |
| 778 acres | near Diwek, Indonesia | Active | |
| 783 acres | 9 mi SSE of Probolinggo, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 835 acres | 5 mi WSW of Surabaya, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 1,171 acres | 4 mi E of Mojoagung, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 5,587 acres | 18 mi SW of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12,822 acres | 16 mi N of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive |
Show all (16)
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,572 acres | 17 mi ESE of Lawang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 5,678 acres | 21 mi NNW of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 5,291 acres | 7 mi SW of Batu, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 3,254 acres | 18 mi W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 9,998 acres | 21 mi ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 2,864 acres | 14 mi W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12,822 acres | 16 mi N of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 9,998 acres | 21 mi ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 6,420 acres | 22 mi ESE of Malang, Indonesia | Active | |
| 5,678 acres | 21 mi NNW of Malang, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 5,587 acres | 18 mi SW of Nganjuk, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 5,291 acres | 7 mi SW of Batu, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 3,254 acres | 18 mi W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 2,864 acres | 14 mi W of Kediri, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 2,822 acres | 50 mi SSE of Surabaya, Indonesia | Active | |
| 2,572 acres | 17 mi ESE of Lawang, Indonesia | Inactive |
Nearby places
- Pakisaji 6 mi
- Singosari 7 mi
- Batu 10 mi
- Lawang 11 mi
- Kepanjen 11 mi
- Gongdanglegi Kulon 14 mi
- Sumberpucung 16 mi
- Dampit 18 mi
- Prigen 20 mi
- Pandaan 23 mi
- Bangil 29 mi
- Pasuruan 30 mi
- Ngoro 33 mi
- Blitar 33 mi
- Pare 33 mi
- Tanggulangin 34 mi
- Mojoagung 34 mi
- Tulangan Utara 35 mi
- Soko 37 mi
- Sidoarjo 37 mi
- Mojokerto 38 mi
- Buduran 39 mi
- Diwek 39 mi
- Krian 39 mi
- Jombang 40 mi
- Gedangan 41 mi
- Lumajang 42 mi
- Driyorejo 42 mi