Latest earthquakes near Jember, East Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jember, East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jember? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jember, it will show up within minutes.
Jember Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 857 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jember, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 85 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jember roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jember in 2018. A total of 134 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jember that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jember in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jember 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 | 789 | 92.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 62 | 7.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.58% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jember
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jember occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 299 kilometers (186 mi) north-west of Jember, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jember in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1994 01:17, 273 kilometers (170 mi) north-west of Jember. It is the strongest earthquake near Jember in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Jember, East 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 Jember.
Nearest earthquakes from Jember
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jember, East 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 Jember.
When was the last earthquake in Jember, East Java?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Jember on the afternoon of January 21, 2026 at 16:18 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 174km west-southwest of Jember at a depth of 7km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jember, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jember, East Java?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Jember on the night of June 3, 1994 at 01:17 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 273km south-southwest of Jember at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jember since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jember, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 857 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jember. This averages to 86 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
