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Latest earthquakes near Tangerang, Banten today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tangerang, Banten, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tangerang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tangerang (also known as Kota Tangerang), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Tangerang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tangerang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tangerang and elsewhere.
Oct 22, 2024 07:43PM
M4.9 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean near Tasikmalaya (Indonesia) on Tuesday Evening.
Tangerang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 933 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tangerang, Banten in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 93 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tangerang roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tangerang in 2022. A total of 130 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of 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 Tangerang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near 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 | 833 | 89.28% |
| Mag. 5 | 94 | 10.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tangerang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tangerang 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 Tangerang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 94 kilometers (58 mi) west-southwest of Tangerang. It is the strongest earthquake near Tangerang in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near 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 Tangerang.
Nearest earthquakes from Tangerang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to 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 Tangerang.
When was the last earthquake in Tangerang, Banten?
A 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangerang on the evening of October 22, 2024 at 19:43 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-east of Tangerang at a depth of 90km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tangerang, Banten in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tangerang, Banten?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tangerang on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 94km east-northeast of Tangerang at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tangerang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tangerang, Banten?
In the past 10 years, 933 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tangerang. This averages to 93 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
