Latest earthquakes near Pemalang, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pemalang, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pemalang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pemalang, it will show up within minutes.
Pemalang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 637 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pemalang, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 63 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pemalang roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pemalang in 2019. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pemalang 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 Pemalang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pemalang 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 | 576 | 90.42% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 8.63% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.94% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pemalang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pemalang occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 263 kilometers (163 mi) north-northwest of Pemalang, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pemalang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 246 kilometers (153 mi) north-northwest of Pemalang. It is the strongest earthquake near Pemalang 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 Pemalang, 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 Pemalang.
Nearest earthquakes from Pemalang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pemalang, 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 Pemalang.
When was the last earthquake in Pemalang, Central Java?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemalang on the morning of February 5, 2025 at 07:42 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west-southwest of Pemalang at a depth of 33km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pemalang, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pemalang, Central Java?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pemalang on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 246km west-northwest of Pemalang at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pemalang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pemalang, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 637 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pemalang. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
