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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 21 hours ago (Mar 26 20:23 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 266 km SSE from Semarang |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 02:39 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 249 km ENE from Semarang |
| 2 days ago (Mar 25 12:31 Jakarta) |
M 3.8 | 254 km SSE from Semarang |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 21:37 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 194 km S from Semarang |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 15:53 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 226 km SW from Semarang |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 09:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 213 km SSE from Semarang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 14:44 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 238 km SW from Semarang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 06:11 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 197 km S from Semarang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 18:07 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 299 km W from Semarang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 02:02 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 272 km ENE from Semarang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 00:20 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 208 km SSW from Semarang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 12:32 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 263 km SW from Semarang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 08:15 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 298 km SE from Semarang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 00:45 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 243 km SE from Semarang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 20:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 195 km S from Semarang |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 04:10 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 222 km SSE from Semarang |
| 12 days ago (Mar 15 03:07 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 213 km SW from Semarang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 06:56 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 201 km S from Semarang |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 12:24 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 291 km WNW from Semarang |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 07:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 229 km SSE from Semarang |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 10:07 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 216 km WSW from Semarang |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 18:37 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 163 km SSE from Semarang |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 02:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 287 km SW from Semarang |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 19:31 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 221 km SSE from Semarang |
| 23 days ago (Mar 4 12:40 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 219 km S from Semarang |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Semarang
Semarang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 541 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 54 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 | 489 | 90.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 8.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.92% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 14, 2023 16:55 (Jakarta) |
M 7.0 | 209 km ENE from Semarang |
| Jul 7, 2020 05:54 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 157 km N from Semarang |
| Dec 15, 2017 23:47 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 254 km WSW from Semarang |
| Mar 22, 2024 15:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.4 | 248 km ENE from Semarang |
| Sep 19, 2019 14:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 188 km NE from Semarang |
| Apr 10, 2021 14:00 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 289 km SE from Semarang |
| Jun 30, 2023 19:57 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 189 km SSW from Semarang |
| Sep 19, 2019 14:32 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 193 km ENE from Semarang |
| May 21, 2021 19:09 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 264 km SE from Semarang |
| Jun 8, 2023 00:04 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 211 km SSE from Semarang |
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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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 2, 2015 06:12 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 6 km NNW from Semarang |
| Jan 26, 2023 10:33 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 12 km NW from Semarang |
| Jun 29, 2018 01:26 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 33 km SW from Semarang |
| Jan 26, 2023 10:33 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 36 km SW from Semarang |
| May 2, 2024 20:06 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 40 km ENE from Semarang |
| May 22, 2019 11:22 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 51 km ENE from Semarang |
| Jul 18, 2016 05:59 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 65 km SSW from Semarang |
| Oct 23, 2015 01:10 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 69 km NNE from Semarang |
| Jul 7, 2024 14:35 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 77 km W from Semarang |
| Apr 18, 2018 13:28 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 89 km WSW from Semarang |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Semarang
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 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Semarang on the evening of March 26, 2025 at 20:23 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-southeast of Semarang at a depth of 28km 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, 541 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Semarang. This averages to 54 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
