Balung
Balung: earthquakes and wildfires
Was there an earthquake or a fire near Balung just now? Live map within 100 km, the strongest earthquakes, the largest fires and statistics for Balung, Indonesia.
Live map – Balung
Loading live map…
Latest event6.5 km²32 h ago45 km SE of Situbondo, Indonesia
Low
Moderate
High
Very high
Extreme
Very extreme
Forecast: Copernicus EFFIS (FWI index)
Very light rain (0.1–1 mm)
Light rain (1–5 mm)
Moderate rain (5–10 mm)
Heavy rain (10–25 mm)
Very heavy rain (25–50 mm)
Extreme rain (≥ 50 mm)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Calm (< 7 km/h, 0–1 Bf)
Light breeze (7–18 km/h, 2–3 Bf)
Moderate breeze (18–36 km/h, 4–5 Bf)
Strong breeze (36–54 km/h, 5–7 Bf)
Gale (54–72 km/h, 7–8 Bf)
Storm (≥ 72 km/h, 9+ Bf)
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Very low lightning
Low lightning
Moderate lightning
High lightning
Very high lightning
Extreme lightning
Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
Earthquakes
Wildfires
Floods
Storms
Volcanoes
Tsunamis
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 Balung
- 32 h agoWildfire near Situbondo, Indonesia – active6.5 km² · 45 km SE of Situbondo, Indonesia
- 45 h agoWildfire near Situbondo, Indonesia – active15 km² · 24 km E of Situbondo, Indonesia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Situbondo, Indonesia4.3 km² · 39 km W of Situbondo, Indonesia
- 2 days agoWildfire near Probolinggo, Indonesia3.2 km² · 14 km SSE of Probolinggo, Indonesia
- 3 days agoWildfire near Situbondo, Indonesia3.6 km² · 13 km ESE of Situbondo, Indonesia
- 21 days agoWildfire near Bondowoso, Indonesia96 km² · 27 km WSW of Bondowoso, Indonesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Balung
Balung has recorded 64 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M6.0 in 2025.
Satellites have detected 4 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 96 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Did you feel an earthquake in Balung?
No reports yet.
Earthquakes
64 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976 within 100 km. The strongest was M6.0.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.6 | near Srono, Indonesia | 142.4 km |
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 | 59 km NNE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 19.0 km | |
| 6.0 | 57 km ENE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 9.0 km | |
| 5.6 | 51 km SSE of Jember, Indonesia | 90.5 km | |
| 5.2 | 53 km ESE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.2 | 74 km NE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 48.4 km | |
| 5.1 | 84 km E of Situbondo, Indonesia | 38.4 km | |
| 5.0 | near Sampang, Indonesia | 41.4 km | |
| 5.0 | 27 km NE of Lumajang, Indonesia | 162.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 53 km NNE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.9 | 80 km NE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 35.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 31 km SE of Kencong, Indonesia | 29.4 km | |
| 4.8 | 37 km ESE of Situbondo, Indonesia | 35.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 19 km WSW of Jember, Indonesia | 107.5 km | |
| 4.7 | 13 km ESE of Banyuwangi, Indonesia | 33.0 km | |
| 4.7 | 40 km NNW of Situbondo, Indonesia | 246.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2025 | 7 | M6.0 |
| 2024 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 2023 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2021 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 2020 | 1 | M4.0 |
| 2019 | 5 | M4.9 |
| 2018 | 5 | M6.0 |
| 2017 | 2 | M4.0 |
| 2016 | 3 | M4.4 |
| 2015 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2007 | 4 | M4.8 |
| 2004 | 4 | M4.4 |
| 2003 | 2 | M5.2 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 2001 | 2 | M5.6 |
| 2000 | 2 | M4.5 |
| 1998 | 1 | M3.6 |
| 1996 | 2 | M4.4 |
| 1995 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1989 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1986 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1985 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 1984 | 1 | M5.1 |
| 1981 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 1977 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 1976 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
4 major fires since 2026 within 100 km. The largest covered about 96 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.5 km² | 45 km SE of Situbondo, Indonesia | Active | |
| 15 km² | 24 km E of Situbondo, Indonesia | Active | |
| 4.3 km² | 39 km W of Situbondo, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 3.2 km² | 14 km SSE of Probolinggo, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 3.6 km² | 13 km ESE of Situbondo, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 96 km² | 27 km WSW of Bondowoso, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 29 km SE of Bondowoso, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 50 km SE of Situbondo, Indonesia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 96 km² | 27 km WSW of Bondowoso, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 39 km² | 29 km SE of Bondowoso, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 25 km² | 50 km SE of Situbondo, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 15 km² | 24 km E of Situbondo, Indonesia | Active |
Nearby places
- Panarukan 4 km
- Situbondo 11 km
- Panji 20 km
- Bondowoso 23 km
- Besuki 24 km
- Jember 54 km
- Kraksaan 57 km
- Wongsorejo 61 km
- Singojuruh 74 km
- Banyuwangi 74 km
- Genteng 75 km
- Kalianget 76 km
- Probolinggo 77 km
- Gambiran Satu 78 km
- Sumenep 81 km
- Pamekasan 81 km
- Srono 84 km
- Kencong 86 km
- Lumajang 88 km
- Muncar 90 km
- Sampang 96 km
- Negara 104 km
- Pasuruan 112 km
- Bangil 122 km
- Seririt 124 km
- Banjar 126 km
- Lawang 135 km