Latest earthquakes near East Java, Indonesia today

Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in East Java? If an earthquake is happening right now near East Java (also known as Jawa Timur), it will show up within minutes.

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List of latest earthquakes near East Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
10 hours ago
(Mar 30 10:46 Jakarta)
M 2.5 266 km ESE
from Situbondo
1 day ago
(Mar 29 04:31 Jakarta)
M 3.0 198 km SE
from Jember
2 days ago
(Mar 28 18:24 Jakarta)
M 2.9 245 km ESE
from Situbondo
3 days ago
(Mar 27 17:00 Jakarta)
M 3.9 175 km SSE
from Malang
3 days ago
(Mar 27 07:57 Jakarta)
M 4.0 234 km ESE
from Situbondo
4 days ago
(Mar 26 20:23 Jakarta)
M 3.3 166 km SW
from Malang
4 days ago
(Mar 26 16:15 Jakarta)
M 2.9 223 km SE
from Situbondo
4 days ago
(Mar 26 02:39 Jakarta)
M 3.6 169 km NNW
from Surabaya
5 days ago
(Mar 25 12:31 Jakarta)
M 3.8 191 km SW
from Malang
5 days ago
(Mar 25 10:24 Jakarta)
M 3.1 242 km ESE
from Banyuwangi
5 days ago
(Mar 25 09:59 Jakarta)
M 3.2 277 km ESE
from Banyuwangi
6 days ago
(Mar 24 16:44 Jakarta)
M 4.3 168 km S
from Situbondo
6 days ago
(Mar 23 23:26 Jakarta)
M 2.7 294 km ESE
from Banyuwangi
6 days ago
(Mar 23 21:37 Jakarta)
M 2.8 184 km SW
from Madiun
7 days ago
(Mar 22 21:22 Jakarta)
M 3.1 269 km E
from Banyuwangi
8 days ago
(Mar 22 16:38 Jakarta)
M 2.9 276 km ESE
from Situbondo
8 days ago
(Mar 22 09:40 Jakarta)
M 3.7 160 km WSW
from Malang
8 days ago
(Mar 22 02:38 Jakarta)
M 3.1 110 km SSE
from Malang
8 days ago
(Mar 21 23:26 Jakarta)
M 3.1 173 km SSE
from Jember
10 days ago
(Mar 20 12:12 Jakarta)
M 2.9 276 km ESE
from Situbondo
10 days ago
(Mar 20 06:11 Jakarta)
M 2.8 179 km SW
from Madiun
11 days ago
(Mar 19 20:17 Jakarta)
M 4.6 100 km ESE
from Banyuwangi
11 days ago
(Mar 19 08:33 Jakarta)
M 3.4 163 km S
from Malang
12 days ago
(Mar 18 02:02 Jakarta)
M 3.4 161 km N
from Surabaya
12 days ago
(Mar 18 00:20 Jakarta)
M 2.9 226 km SW
from Madiun

Map of Latest Earthquakes near East Java

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East Java Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
135 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Mar 30, 2025 10:46

Average

A total of 1355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of East Java, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 135 earthquakes per year, or 11 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near East Java roughly every 2 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near East Java in 2018. A total of 288 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of East Java that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of East Java with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of East Java in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near East Java 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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near East Java (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1233 91.0%
Mag. 5 110 8.12%
Mag. 6 10 0.74%
Mag. 7 2 0.15%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near East Java

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Aug 29, 2023 02:55.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.8
On Jun 3, 1994 01:17.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near East Java occurred on Aug 29, 2023 02:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Situbondo, at a depth of 500 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near East Java in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1994 01:17, 279 kilometers (173 mi) east-northeast of Malang. It is the strongest earthquake near East Java 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 East Java, Indonesia 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 East Java.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near East Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 29, 2023 02:55
(Jakarta)
M 7.1 295 km ENE
from Situbondo
Apr 14, 2023 16:55
(Jakarta)
M 7.0 155 km NNW
from Surabaya
Aug 5, 2018 18:46
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 274 km ESE
from Situbondo
Aug 19, 2018 21:56
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 296 km ESE
from Situbondo
Jul 7, 2020 05:54
(Jakarta)
M 6.6 292 km NW
from Surabaya
Jul 29, 2018 05:47
(Jakarta)
M 6.4 281 km ESE
from Situbondo
Mar 22, 2024 15:52
(Jakarta)
M 6.4 159 km NNW
from Surabaya
Aug 19, 2018 11:10
(Jakarta)
M 6.3 294 km ESE
from Situbondo
Feb 6, 2020 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 6.2 135 km NNE
from Surabaya
Sep 19, 2019 14:06
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 165 km NW
from Surabaya

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near East Java

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Earthquakes by city in East Java

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Java, Indonesia.

Use this regional East Java earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pamekasan, Bojonegoro, Sumenep, Kedungwaru, Genteng, Gedangan, Ponorogo, Tuban, Kebomas, Batu, Gresik, Bondowoso, Nganjuk, Tulungagung, Muncar, Tulangan Utara, Bangkalan, Kertosono, Lamongan, Singosari and Pare.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near East Java.

When was the last earthquake in East Java, Indonesia?

A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near East Java on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 10:46 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 266km east-southeast of Situbondo at a depth of 23km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near East Java, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near East Java, Indonesia?

A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near East Java on the night of June 3, 1994 at 01:17 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 279km south of Malang at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near East Java since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near East Java, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 1355 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from East Java. This averages to 136 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.