Latest earthquakes near Central Java, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Central Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 9, 2023 05:52
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 287 km W
from Tegal
Dec 8, 2023 02:00
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 282 km W
from Tegal
Dec 7, 2023 23:12
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 243 km SE
from Surakarta
Dec 7, 2023 19:26
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 263 km W
from Tegal
Dec 7, 2023 17:53
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 230 km W
from Tegal
Dec 7, 2023 01:03
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 288 km W
from Tegal
Dec 6, 2023 21:20
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 287 km W
from Tegal
Dec 6, 2023 18:32
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 218 km WSW
from Purwokerto
Dec 6, 2023 15:10
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 286 km W
from Tegal
Dec 5, 2023 16:14
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 161 km WSW
from Tegal
Dec 3, 2023 01:32
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 190 km W
from Tegal
Dec 2, 2023 18:02
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 108 km SSW
from Purwokerto
Dec 2, 2023 15:46
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 208 km W
from Tegal
Dec 2, 2023 12:37
(Jakarta)
M 5.2 394 km SE
from Semarang
Dec 2, 2023 00:24
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 196 km SSW
from Semarang
Dec 1, 2023 08:09
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 212 km WSW
from Tegal
Nov 30, 2023 02:43
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 152 km SW
from Purwokerto
Nov 29, 2023 23:19
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 155 km SSW
from Surakarta
Nov 29, 2023 22:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 153 km SSW
from Surakarta
Nov 29, 2023 16:41
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 150 km SSE
from Surakarta
Nov 27, 2023 15:19
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 250 km ESE
from Surakarta
Nov 27, 2023 14:22
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 237 km SE
from Surakarta
Nov 27, 2023 10:24
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 18 km E
from Semarang
Nov 26, 2023 14:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 278 km WSW
from Tegal
Nov 26, 2023 12:43
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 293 km S
from Semarang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Java

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.

Central Java Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
103 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3
Dec 9, 2023 05:52

Average

A total of 1033 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 103 earthquakes per year, or 8 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 2014. A total of 129 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Java that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Java with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Central Java (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 940 91.0%
Mag. 5 85 8.23%
Mag. 6 7 0.68%
Mag. 7 1 0.1%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Central Java

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7
On Apr 14, 2023 16:55.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 17, 2006 15:19.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Central Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 14, 2023 16:55
(Jakarta)
M 7.0 209 km ENE
from Semarang
Jul 7, 2020 05:54
(Jakarta)
M 6.6 98 km N
from Batang
Dec 15, 2017 23:47
(Jakarta)
M 6.5 117 km W
from Purwokerto
Feb 6, 2020 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 6.2 297 km NE
from Surakarta
Sep 19, 2019 14:06
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 188 km NE
from Semarang
Jan 25, 2014 12:14
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 63 km S
from Purwokerto
Apr 6, 2016 21:45
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 221 km WSW
from Purwokerto
Apr 10, 2021 14:00
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 216 km ESE
from Surakarta
Sep 19, 2019 14:32
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 193 km ENE
from Semarang
Jun 30, 2023 19:57
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 189 km SSW
from Semarang

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Central Java

Earthquakes by city in Central Java

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Java, Indonesia.

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 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Java on the night of December 9, 2023 at 05:52 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 287km 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, 1033 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Java. This averages to 103 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.