Latest earthquakes near Salatiga, Central Java today
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Recent Salatiga Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Salatiga. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Salatiga and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 08:20AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Ponorogo in Indonesia on Tuesday Morning.
Salatiga Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 638 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Salatiga, 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 Salatiga roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Salatiga in 2024. A total of 108 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Salatiga that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Salatiga in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Salatiga 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 | 584 | 91.54% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 7.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.78% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.16% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Salatiga
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Salatiga occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) north-east of Salatiga, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Salatiga in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1943 23:53, 160 kilometers (99 mi) north-east of Salatiga. It is the strongest earthquake near Salatiga 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 Salatiga, 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 Salatiga.
Nearest earthquakes from Salatiga
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Salatiga, 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 Salatiga.
When was the last earthquake in Salatiga, Central Java?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Salatiga on the afternoon of February 2, 2026 at 16:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 178km south of Salatiga at a depth of 33km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Salatiga, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Salatiga, Central Java?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Salatiga on the evening of July 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 160km south-southwest of Salatiga at a depth of 60km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Salatiga since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Salatiga, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 638 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Salatiga. This averages to 64 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
