Latest earthquakes near Tegal, Central Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tegal, Central Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tegal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tegal (also known as Kota Tegal), it will show up within minutes.
Tegal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tegal, Central Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 66 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tegal roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tegal in 2022. A total of 75 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tegal that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tegal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tegal 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 | 610 | 91.59% |
| Mag. 5 | 51 | 7.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tegal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tegal occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 248 kilometers (154 mi) north-northwest of Tegal, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tegal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 221 kilometers (137 mi) north-northwest of Tegal. It is the strongest earthquake near Tegal 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 Tegal, 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 Tegal.
Nearest earthquakes from Tegal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tegal, 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 Tegal.
When was the last earthquake in Tegal, Central Java?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tegal on the night of December 5, 2025 at 04:16 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 169km south of Tegal at a depth of 103km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tegal, Central Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tegal, Central Java?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tegal on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 221km west-northwest of Tegal at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tegal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tegal, Central Java?
In the past 10 years, 666 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tegal. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
