Latest earthquakes near Central Java, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Java? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Java (also known as Jawa Tengah), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Central Java Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central Java. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central Java and elsewhere.
Apr 22, 2025 05:14PM
Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 158km from Bandung (Indonesia).
Central Java Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1081 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Java, 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 Central Java roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Java in 2024. A total of 166 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Java that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Java in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Central Java 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 | 981 | 90.75% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 8.42% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.74% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Java
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Java occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) east-northeast of Semarang, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Java in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 288 kilometers (179 mi) east-northeast of Purwokerto. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Java in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central Java, 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 Central Java.
Earthquakes by city in Central Java
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Java, Indonesia.
- Adiwerna
- Batang
- Grogol
- Kedungwuni
- Klaten (Kabupaten Klaten)
- Magelang (Kota Magelang)
- Pati
- Pekalongan (Kota Pekalongan)
- Pemalang
- Purwodadi
- Purwokerto (Kota Purwokerto)
- Salatiga
- Semarang (Kota Semarang)
- Surakarta (Kota Surakarta)
- Tegal (Kota Tegal)
- Ungaran
Use this regional Central Java earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Dukuhturi, Wonosobo, Kudus, Kartasura, Ambarawa, Tarub, Sragen, Mertoyudan, Sokaraja, Slawi, Pecangaan, Boyolali, Baki, Weleri, Baekrajan, Purbalingga, Wedi, Cepu, Blora, Comal and Karanganom.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Java.
When was the last earthquake in Central Java, Indonesia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Java on the night of May 21, 2025 at 03:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 133km west of Tegal at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Java, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Java, Indonesia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Java on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Purwokerto at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Java since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Java, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1081 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Java. This averages to 108 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
