Latest earthquakes near Surakarta, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Surakarta, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Surakarta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Surakarta (also known as Kota Surakarta), it will show up within minutes.
Surakarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Surakarta, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Surakarta roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Surakarta in 2024. A total of 103 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Surakarta 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 Surakarta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Surakarta 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 | 587 | 90.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 52 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Surakarta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Surakarta occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 215 kilometers (134 mi) north-east of Surakarta, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Surakarta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Sep 11, 1921 11:08, 278 kilometers (173 mi) north-east of Surakarta. It is the strongest earthquake near Surakarta in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Surakarta, 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 Surakarta.
Nearest earthquakes from Surakarta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Surakarta, 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 Surakarta.
When was the last earthquake in Surakarta, Central Java?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Surakarta on the morning of October 14, 2024 at 10:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 159km south-southeast of Surakarta at a depth of 21km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Surakarta, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Surakarta, Central Java?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Surakarta on the morning of September 11, 1921 at 11:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south of Surakarta at a depth of 15km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Surakarta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Surakarta, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Surakarta. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
