Latest earthquakes near Lawang, East Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lawang, East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lawang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lawang, it will show up within minutes.
Lawang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 762 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lawang, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 76 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lawang roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lawang in 2024. A total of 116 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lawang 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 Lawang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lawang 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 | 702 | 92.13% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 6.96% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lawang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lawang occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 212 kilometers (132 mi) north-northwest of Lawang, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lawang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1994 01:17, 294 kilometers (183 mi) north-northwest of Lawang. It is the strongest earthquake near Lawang 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 Lawang, 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 Lawang.
Nearest earthquakes from Lawang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lawang, 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 Lawang.
When was the last earthquake in Lawang, East Java?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Lawang on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 23:20 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 170km west-southwest of Lawang at a depth of 81km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lawang, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lawang, East Java?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Lawang on the night of June 3, 1994 at 01:17 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 294km south of Lawang at a depth of 18km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lawang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lawang, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 762 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lawang. This averages to 76 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
