BALI — The island recorded a series of six shallow earthquakes within less than one hour on Tuesday evening (26 November 2025), according to official updates from BMKG Bali. Although all quakes were categorized as minor, the cluster has drawn public attention due to their frequency and proximity to populated areas.
The first quake struck at 19:33 WIB with a magnitude of 2.8, located 17 kilometers southeast of Buleleng at a depth of 13 kilometers. Several additional tremors followed in rapid succession:
- 19:36 WIB — M2.5, 16 km SE of Buleleng, 16 km depth
- 19:41 WIB — M2.9, 15 km SE of Buleleng, 14 km depth
- 19:50 WIB — M2.0, 14 km SE of Buleleng, 19 km depth
- 20:09 WIB — M1.8, 19 km SE of Buleleng, 18 km depth
- 20:20 WIB — M2.5, 95 km SW of Kuta Selatan, 27 km depth
BMKG Bali confirmed that all six events were within the micro-quake to light-quake category and did not pose tsunami potential.
Bali’s Tectonic Position
The island lies along the active Banda–Bali megathrust and the collision zone of the Indo-Australian and Eurasian Plates. This makes clusters of small, shallow earthquakes relatively common, especially in northern and southern seismic corridors.
BMKG has not issued a special warning but continues to monitor the activity.
Should Tourists Be Worried?
For visitors currently in Bali, experts say these quakes are not unusual and are considered low-risk. Still, tourists should keep a few things in mind:
1. Stay aware of official updates
BMKG is the most reliable source for real-time information. Tourists can monitor the “BMKG Bali” Instagram account or the official app.
2. Know safe spots in your hotel or villa
Identify open areas, avoid staying near glass or tall cabinets, and learn the emergency exits.
3. Avoid cliffs and unstable coastal areas during tremor clusters
Areas like Nusa Penida, Uluwatu, and Buleleng’s cliff zones can be more sensitive to small landslides or falling rocks.
4. No tsunami risk unless announced
Small inland quakes like these almost never trigger sea-level changes.
5. Expect aftershocks
Small clusters often come with minor follow-up tremors, usually harmless.
Overall Assessment
The six consecutive tremors serve as a reminder of Bali’s dynamic tectonic environment. While the events were minor, authorities encourage both locals and visitors to stay informed and remain aware of basic earthquake safety.
