Latest earthquakes near Ciamis, West Java today
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Recent Ciamis Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ciamis. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ciamis and elsewhere.
Jan 27, 2026 08:20AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit near Ponorogo in Indonesia on Tuesday Morning.
Ciamis Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 847 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ciamis, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 84 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ciamis roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ciamis in 2022. A total of 111 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ciamis that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ciamis in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ciamis 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 | 769 | 90.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 8.74% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ciamis
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ciamis occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Ciamis, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Ciamis in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 241 kilometers (150 mi) north of Ciamis. It is the strongest earthquake near Ciamis 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 Ciamis, 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 Ciamis.
Nearest earthquakes from Ciamis
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ciamis, 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 Ciamis.
When was the last earthquake in Ciamis, West Java?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciamis on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 23:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-east of Ciamis at a depth of 29km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ciamis, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ciamis, West Java?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ciamis on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 241km south-southwest of Ciamis at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ciamis since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ciamis, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 847 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ciamis. This averages to 85 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
