Latest earthquakes near Bandung, West Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Bandung, West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Bandung? If an earthquake is happening right now near Bandung, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Bandung Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Bandung. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Bandung and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025 07:28PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 170km from South Tangerang (Indonesia) on Friday Evening.
Bandung Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Bandung, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Bandung roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Bandung in 2022. A total of 128 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Bandung 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 Bandung in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Bandung 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 | 818 | 90.69% |
| Mag. 5 | 79 | 8.76% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.55% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Bandung
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Bandung occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 237 kilometers (147 mi) north-northeast of Bandung, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Bandung in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 263 kilometers (163 mi) north-northeast of Bandung. It is the strongest earthquake near Bandung in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Bandung, West 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 Bandung.
Nearest earthquakes from Bandung
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Bandung, West 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 Bandung.
When was the last earthquake in Bandung, West Java?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandung on the night of February 21, 2025 at 02:47 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 226km west-northwest of Bandung at a depth of 118km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Bandung, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Bandung, West Java?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Bandung 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 Bandung since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Bandung, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 902 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Bandung. This averages to 90 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
