Latest earthquakes near South Tangerang, Banten today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Tangerang? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Tangerang (also known as Tangerang Selatan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent South Tangerang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Tangerang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Tangerang and elsewhere.
Mar 22, 2026 01:08AM
On Sunday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 235km from Tangerang (Indonesia).
Mar 13, 2026 02:18AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean near Bandung (Indonesia).
South Tangerang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 923 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Tangerang, Banten in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 92 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Tangerang roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Tangerang in 2022. A total of 131 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Tangerang 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 South Tangerang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Tangerang 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 | 830 | 89.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 9.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Tangerang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Tangerang occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of South Tangerang, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Tangerang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 91 kilometers (57 mi) west-southwest of South Tangerang. It is the strongest earthquake near South Tangerang 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 South Tangerang, Banten 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 South Tangerang.
Nearest earthquakes from South Tangerang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to South Tangerang, Banten. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Tangerang.
When was the last earthquake in South Tangerang, Banten?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Tangerang on the afternoon of April 10, 2026 at 14:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 53km southwest of South Tangerang at a depth of 129km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Tangerang, Banten in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Tangerang, Banten?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South Tangerang on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 91km east-northeast of South Tangerang at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Tangerang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Tangerang, Banten?
In the past 10 years, 923 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Tangerang. This averages to 92 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
