Latest earthquakes near Pekalongan, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pekalongan, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pekalongan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pekalongan (also known as Kota Pekalongan), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pekalongan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pekalongan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pekalongan and elsewhere.
Nov 13, 2024 08:41AM
M4.9 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 150km from Bandung (Indonesia) on Wednesday Morning.
Pekalongan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 590 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pekalongan, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 59 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pekalongan roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pekalongan in 2014. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pekalongan 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 Pekalongan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pekalongan 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 | 529 | 89.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 54 | 9.15% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 1.02% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pekalongan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pekalongan occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) east-northeast of Pekalongan, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pekalongan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 274 kilometers (170 mi) east-northeast of Pekalongan. It is the strongest earthquake near Pekalongan 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 Pekalongan, 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 Pekalongan.
Nearest earthquakes from Pekalongan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pekalongan, 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 Pekalongan.
When was the last earthquake in Pekalongan, Central Java?
A 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Pekalongan on the night of December 3, 2024 at 00:04 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 268km south-southeast of Pekalongan at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pekalongan, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pekalongan, Central Java?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pekalongan on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 274km west-northwest of Pekalongan at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pekalongan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pekalongan, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 590 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pekalongan. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
