Latest earthquakes near Jakarta today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jakarta, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jakarta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jakarta, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jakarta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jakarta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jakarta and elsewhere.
Jul 8, 2026 02:44AM
On Wednesday Night a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 151km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia).
Jun 28, 2026 04:10AM
Significant M5.0 AFTERSHOCK struck on Sunday Night in the Indian Ocean near Bandar Lampung (Indonesia).
Jakarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jakarta in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 89 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jakarta roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jakarta in 2022. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jakarta that year. The strongest had a 6.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jakarta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jakarta 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 | 809 | 89.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 85 | 9.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jakarta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jakarta occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 256 kilometers (159 mi) west-southwest of Jakarta, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jakarta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 25, 1933 05:24, 271 kilometers (168 mi) west-southwest of Jakarta. It is the strongest earthquake near Jakarta 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 Jakarta 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 Jakarta.
Nearest earthquakes from Jakarta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jakarta. 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 Jakarta.
When was the last earthquake in Jakarta?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jakarta on the night of July 17, 2026 at 00:02 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south-east of Jakarta at a depth of 42km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jakarta in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jakarta?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Jakarta on the night of June 25, 1933 at 05:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 271km west-northwest of Jakarta at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jakarta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jakarta?
In the past 10 years, 899 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jakarta. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
