Latest earthquakes near Purwodadi, Central Java today
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Recent Purwodadi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Purwodadi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Purwodadi and elsewhere.
Apr 22, 2024 06:11PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 158km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia) on Monday Evening.
Apr 22, 2024 06:10PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Monday Evening in the Indian Ocean 164km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
Mar 22, 2024 03:52PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea 159km from Surabaya (Indonesia).
Purwodadi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 553 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Purwodadi, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 55 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Purwodadi roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Purwodadi in 2014. A total of 87 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Purwodadi 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 Purwodadi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Purwodadi 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 | 501 | 90.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 8.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.9% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.18% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Purwodadi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Purwodadi occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 171 kilometers (106 mi) north-east of Purwodadi, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Purwodadi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1943 23:53, 208 kilometers (129 mi) north-east of Purwodadi. It is the strongest earthquake near Purwodadi 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 Purwodadi, 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 Purwodadi.
Nearest earthquakes from Purwodadi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Purwodadi, 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 Purwodadi.
When was the last earthquake in Purwodadi, Central Java?
A 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwodadi on the afternoon of May 13, 2024 at 13:42 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 227km north-east of Purwodadi at a depth of 10km under water in the Java Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Purwodadi, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Purwodadi, Central Java?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwodadi on the evening of July 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 208km southwest of Purwodadi at a depth of 60km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Purwodadi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Purwodadi, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 553 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Purwodadi. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
