Latest earthquakes near Malang, East Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Malang, East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Malang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Malang (also known as Kabupaten Malang), it will show up within minutes.
Malang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Malang, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 79 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Malang roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Malang in 2024. A total of 119 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Malang 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 Malang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Malang 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 | 728 | 91.92% |
| Mag. 5 | 57 | 7.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.76% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Malang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Malang occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 225 kilometers (140 mi) north-northwest of Malang, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Malang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.8 earthquake struck on Jun 3, 1994 01:17, 279 kilometers (173 mi) north-northwest of Malang. It is the strongest earthquake near Malang 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 Malang, 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 Malang.
Nearest earthquakes from Malang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Malang, 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 Malang.
When was the last earthquake in Malang, East Java?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Malang on the evening of May 12, 2026 at 21:25 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 266km south-east of Malang at a depth of 56km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Malang, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Malang, East Java?
A 7.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Malang 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 Malang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Malang, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 792 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Malang. This averages to 79 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
