Latest earthquakes near Banten, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Banten, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Banten? If an earthquake is happening right now near Banten (also known as Provinsi Banten), it will show up within minutes.
Banten Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1089 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banten, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 108 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Banten roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banten in 2022. A total of 153 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banten that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Banten in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Banten 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 | 985 | 90.45% |
| Mag. 5 | 98 | 9.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Banten
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banten occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) west-southwest of Tangerang, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banten in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 25, 1933 05:24, 247 kilometers (153 mi) west-southwest of Tangerang. It is the strongest earthquake near Banten 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 Banten, Indonesia 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 Banten.
Earthquakes by city in Banten
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Banten, Indonesia.
- Curug
- Rangkasbitung
- Serang (Kabupaten Serang)
- South Tangerang (Tangerang Selatan)
- Tangerang (Kota Tangerang)
Use this regional Banten earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pandeglang and Labuan.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Banten.
When was the last earthquake in Banten, Indonesia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Banten on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 16:14 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 232km west of Tangerang at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banten, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banten, Indonesia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Banten on the night of June 25, 1933 at 05:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 247km west-northwest of Tangerang at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banten since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banten, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1089 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banten. This averages to 109 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
