Latest earthquakes near Semarang, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Semarang, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Semarang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Semarang (also known as Kota Semarang), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Semarang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Semarang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Semarang 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.
Semarang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Semarang, 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 Semarang roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Semarang in 2024. A total of 96 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Semarang 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 Semarang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Semarang 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 | 505 | 90.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 8.42% |
| 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 Semarang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Semarang occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 209 kilometers (130 mi) east-northeast of Semarang, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Semarang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.4 earthquake struck on Jul 23, 1943 23:53, 192 kilometers (119 mi) east-northeast of Semarang. It is the strongest earthquake near Semarang 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 Semarang, 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 Semarang.
Nearest earthquakes from Semarang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Semarang, 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 Semarang.
When was the last earthquake in Semarang, Central Java?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Semarang on the night of February 19, 2026 at 05:45 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 224km south-east of Semarang at a depth of 115km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Semarang, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Semarang, Central Java?
A 7.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Semarang on the evening of July 23, 1943 at 23:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south-southwest of Semarang at a depth of 60km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Semarang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Semarang, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 558 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Semarang. This averages to 56 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
