Latest earthquakes near Purwokerto, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Purwokerto, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Purwokerto? If an earthquake is happening right now near Purwokerto (also known as Kota Purwokerto), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Purwokerto Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Purwokerto. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Purwokerto and elsewhere.
Feb 6, 2026 01:06AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 145km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
Jan 27, 2026 08:20AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Ponorogo in Indonesia on Tuesday Morning.
Purwokerto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 758 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Purwokerto, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 75 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Purwokerto roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Purwokerto in 2024. A total of 88 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Purwokerto 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 Purwokerto in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Purwokerto 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 | 688 | 90.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 66 | 8.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Purwokerto
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Purwokerto occurred on Jul 7, 2020 05:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) north-east of Purwokerto, at a depth of 534 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Purwokerto in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 288 kilometers (179 mi) north-east of Purwokerto. It is the strongest earthquake near Purwokerto in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Purwokerto, 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 Purwokerto.
Nearest earthquakes from Purwokerto
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Purwokerto, 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 Purwokerto.
When was the last earthquake in Purwokerto, Central Java?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwokerto on the night of February 19, 2026 at 05:45 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 296km east-southeast of Purwokerto at a depth of 115km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Purwokerto, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Purwokerto, Central Java?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwokerto 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 Purwokerto since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Purwokerto, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 758 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Purwokerto. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
