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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 19:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 179 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 07:53 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 166 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 05:18 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 181 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 2 days ago (Apr 1 07:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 240 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 22:02 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 163 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 11:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 141 km WNW from Purwokerto |
| 9 days ago (Mar 25 14:02 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 167 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| 9 days ago (Mar 25 12:31 Jakarta) |
M 3.8 | 295 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 21:10 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 276 km W from Purwokerto |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 21:37 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 186 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 11 days ago (Mar 23 17:36 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 245 km W from Purwokerto |
| 11 days ago (Mar 23 14:50 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 251 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 15:53 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 96 km SW from Purwokerto |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 09:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 271 km ESE from Purwokerto |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 03:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 235 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 14:44 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 122 km SSW from Purwokerto |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 10:13 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 282 km W from Purwokerto |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 07:52 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 251 km WNW from Purwokerto |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 06:11 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 194 km SE from Purwokerto |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 18:07 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 165 km W from Purwokerto |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 17:41 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 236 km WNW from Purwokerto |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 13:35 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 183 km SW from Purwokerto |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 00:20 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 163 km SSE from Purwokerto |
| 17 days ago (Mar 17 02:43 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 222 km W from Purwokerto |
| 18 days ago (Mar 16 12:32 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 143 km SSW from Purwokerto |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Purwokerto
Purwokerto Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 757 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 | 683 | 90.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 70 | 9.25% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 7, 2020 05:54 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 258 km NE from Purwokerto |
| Dec 15, 2017 23:47 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 117 km W from Purwokerto |
| Apr 27, 2024 23:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 225 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| Apr 6, 2016 21:45 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 221 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| Jun 30, 2023 19:57 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 162 km SSE from Purwokerto |
| Dec 8, 2022 07:50 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 244 km WNW from Purwokerto |
| Dec 19, 2015 22:03 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 265 km WSW from Purwokerto |
| Jun 8, 2023 00:04 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 234 km SE from Purwokerto |
| Dec 3, 2022 16:49 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 180 km W from Purwokerto |
| Nov 21, 2022 13:21 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 255 km WNW from Purwokerto |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 2, 2021 07:48 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 24 km SE from Purwokerto |
| Apr 18, 2018 13:28 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 50 km ENE from Purwokerto |
| Feb 14, 2024 09:01 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 50 km N from Purwokerto |
| Aug 18, 2019 00:23 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 51 km NW from Purwokerto |
| Sep 22, 2024 10:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 55 km ESE from Purwokerto |
| Dec 15, 2023 21:24 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 56 km NW from Purwokerto |
| Sep 19, 2022 23:37 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 60 km SE from Purwokerto |
| Aug 25, 2019 19:48 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 61 km SSW from Purwokerto |
| Dec 16, 2023 01:42 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 61 km NW from Purwokerto |
| Dec 11, 2020 05:51 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 63 km NW from Purwokerto |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Purwokerto
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwokerto on the evening of April 2, 2025 at 19:48 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 179km south-east of Purwokerto at a depth of 30km 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, 757 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.
