Latest earthquakes near Surabaya, East Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Surabaya, East Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Surabaya? If an earthquake is happening right now near Surabaya (also known as Kota Surabaya), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Surabaya Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Surabaya. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Surabaya and elsewhere.
Apr 22, 2024 06:11PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 159km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia) on Monday Evening.
Apr 22, 2024 06:10PM
Significant M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Monday Evening in the Indian Ocean 175km from Malang (Indonesia).
Mar 22, 2024 03:52PM
On Friday Afternoon a Shallow M6.4 Earthquake struck in the Java Sea 159km from Surabaya (Indonesia).
Aug 29, 2023 02:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Surabaya Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Surabaya, East Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 60 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Surabaya roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Surabaya in 2022. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Surabaya that year. The strongest had a 5.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Surabaya in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Surabaya 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 | 551 | 91.07% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 7.77% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.99% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.17% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Surabaya
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Surabaya occurred on Apr 14, 2023 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7 and struck 155 kilometers (96 mi) north-northwest of Surabaya, at a depth of 597 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Surabaya in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Surabaya, 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 Surabaya.
Nearest earthquakes from Surabaya
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Surabaya, 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 Surabaya.
When was the last earthquake in Surabaya, East Java?
A 4.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Surabaya on the evening of May 2, 2024 at 20:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west of Surabaya at a depth of 255km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Surabaya, East Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Surabaya, East Java?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Surabaya on the afternoon of April 14, 2023 at 16:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 155km north-northwest of Surabaya at a depth of 597km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Surabaya since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Surabaya, East Java?
In the past 10 years, 605 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Surabaya. This averages to 61 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
