Latest earthquakes near West Java, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near West Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2024 19:40
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 138 km SSW
from Bandung
Dec 2, 2024 14:22
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 268 km SE
from Tasikmalaya
Dec 2, 2024 07:47
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 289 km SE
from Ciamis
Dec 1, 2024 21:53
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 172 km SE
from Tasikmalaya
Dec 1, 2024 21:35
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 193 km WSW
from Depok
Nov 29, 2024 23:13
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 254 km SW
from Depok
Nov 29, 2024 03:02
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 31 km SSW
from Sukabumi
Nov 28, 2024 03:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 177 km WSW
from Depok
Nov 25, 2024 03:17
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 114 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 24, 2024 21:45
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 146 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 24, 2024 14:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 107 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 22, 2024 10:35
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 100 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 22, 2024 05:45
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 106 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 21, 2024 11:28
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 50 km W
from Bandung
Nov 21, 2024 11:27
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 50 km W
from Bandung
Nov 21, 2024 11:25
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 50 km W
from Bandung
Nov 19, 2024 19:28
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 128 km SSW
from Bandung
Nov 19, 2024 05:37
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 173 km SSE
from Bandung
Nov 18, 2024 14:57
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 143 km WSW
from Depok
Nov 16, 2024 23:07
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 92 km WSW
from Sukabumi
Nov 15, 2024 21:31
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 37 km WNW
from Bandung
Nov 15, 2024 15:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 37 km WNW
from Bandung
Nov 15, 2024 12:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 90 km S
from Sukabumi
Nov 15, 2024 12:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 284 km WNW
from Depok
Nov 15, 2024 02:08
(Jakarta)
M 5.1 275 km W
from Depok

Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Java

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.

West Java Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
131 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.6
Dec 2, 2024 19:40

Average

A total of 1312 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 131 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of West Java with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West Java (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1179 89.86%
Mag. 5 127 9.68%
Mag. 6 6 0.46%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Aug 2, 2019 19:03.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jul 17, 2006 15:19.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near West Java.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 2, 2019 19:03
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 244 km WSW
from Depok
Oct 19, 2016 07:26
(Jakarta)
M 6.6 200 km NE
from Bekasi
Jan 14, 2022 16:05
(Jakarta)
M 6.6 177 km WSW
from Depok
Dec 15, 2017 23:47
(Jakarta)
M 6.5 19 km SSW
from Tasikmalaya
Apr 27, 2024 23:29
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 126 km SSW
from Bandung
Apr 6, 2016 21:45
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 145 km S
from Bandung
Jan 23, 2018 13:34
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 107 km WSW
from Bogor
Nov 8, 2016 04:31
(Jakarta)
M 5.8 289 km SW
from Depok
Dec 8, 2022 07:50
(Jakarta)
M 5.8 41 km ESE
from Bogor
Jun 12, 2017 06:15
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 215 km SW
from Bandung

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West Java

Earthquakes by city in West Java

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Java, Indonesia.

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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West Java on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 19:40 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 138km south-southwest of Bandung at a depth of 30km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 1312 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Java. This averages to 131 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.