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.
Recent East Java Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near East Java. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near East Java and elsewhere.
Apr 17, 2025 11:34AM
On Thursday Afternoon a Shallow M5.1 FORESHOCK struck in the Indian Ocean 297km from Denpasar (Indonesia).
East Java Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1361 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 136 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 1240 | 91.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 109 | 8.01% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.73% |
| 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
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.
Earthquakes by city in East Java
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in East Java, Indonesia.
- Bangil
- Banyuwangi
- Blitar
- Jember
- Jombang
- Kediri (Kota Kediri)
- Lawang
- Lumajang (Kabupaten Lumajang)
- Madiun (Kota Madiun)
- Malang (Kabupaten Malang)
- Mojokerto (Kota Mojokerto)
- Pasuruan (Kota Pasuruan)
- Probolinggo (Kota Probolinggo)
- Sidoarjo
- Situbondo
- Surabaya (Kota Surabaya)
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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near East Java on the night of May 14, 2025 at 04:59 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south-southeast of Situbondo at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 1361 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.
