Latest earthquakes near West Java, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Java? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Java (also known as Jawa Barat), it will show up within minutes.
Recent West Java Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near West Java. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near West Java and elsewhere.
Feb 6, 2026 01:06AM
On Friday Night a Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 151km from Yogyakarta (Indonesia).
Jan 27, 2026 08:20AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Ponorogo in Indonesia on Tuesday Morning.
West Java Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1304 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Java, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 130 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Java roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Java in 2022. A total of 176 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Java 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 West Java in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near West Java 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 | 1180 | 90.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 119 | 9.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Java
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Java occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 244 kilometers (152 mi) west-southwest of Depok, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Java in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 263 kilometers (163 mi) west-southwest of Bandung. It is the strongest earthquake near West Java 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 West Java, Indonesia 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 West Java.
Earthquakes by city in West Java
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Java, Indonesia.
- Arjawinangun
- Astanajapura
- Bandung
- Banjaran
- Bekasi
- Bogor
- Ciamis
- Ciampea
- Cibinong
- Cikampek
- Cikarang
- Cikupa
- Cileungsir
- Cileunyi
- Cimahi
- Ciputat
- Cirebon
- Citeureup
- Depok (Kota Depok)
- Indramayu
- Kresek
- Lembang
- Padalarang
- Pamanukan
- Pamulang
- Parung
- Pasarkemis
- Paseh
- Plumbon
- Purwakarta (Kota Purwakarta)
- Rengasdengklok
- Sawangan
- Sepatan
- Soreang
- Sukabumi (Kota Sukabumi)
- Sumedang
- Sumedang Utara
- Tasikmalaya (Kota Tasikmalaya)
- Teluknaga
- Weru
Use this regional West Java earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sumber, Palimanan, Caringin, Cicurug, Klangenan, Majalengka, Margahayukencana, Serpong, Ciranjang-hilir, Karangsembung, Jatibarang, Kuningan, Jatiwangi, Kawalu, Singaparna, Pameungpeuk, Pelabuhanratu, Rajapolah, Banjar, Karangampel and Wanaraja.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Java.
When was the last earthquake in West Java, Indonesia?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near West Java on the evening of April 22, 2026 at 18:20 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 75km west of Depok at a depth of 153km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Java, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Java, Indonesia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Java on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 263km south of Bandung at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Java since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Java, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1304 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Java. This averages to 130 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
