Latest earthquakes near Magelang, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Magelang, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Magelang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Magelang (also known as Kota Magelang), it will show up within minutes.
Magelang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Magelang, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 65 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Magelang roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Magelang in 2014. A total of 99 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Magelang that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Magelang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Magelang 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 | 591 | 90.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 8.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.77% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Magelang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Magelang occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 257 kilometers (160 mi) north-east of Magelang, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Magelang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 11, 1921 11:08, 290 kilometers (180 mi) north-east of Magelang. It is the strongest earthquake near Magelang 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 Magelang, Central Java 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 Magelang.
Nearest earthquakes from Magelang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Magelang, Central Java. 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 Magelang.
When was the last earthquake in Magelang, Central Java?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Magelang on the afternoon of December 21, 2024 at 14:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 276km south-east of Magelang at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Magelang, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Magelang, Central Java?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Magelang on the morning of September 11, 1921 at 11:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south of Magelang at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Magelang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Magelang, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 650 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Magelang. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
