Latest earthquakes near Purwakarta, West Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Purwakarta, West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Purwakarta? If an earthquake is happening right now near Purwakarta (also known as Kota Purwakarta), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Purwakarta Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Purwakarta. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Purwakarta and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025 07:28PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 170km from South Tangerang (Indonesia) on Friday Evening.
Purwakarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 874 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Purwakarta, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Purwakarta roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Purwakarta in 2022. A total of 123 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Purwakarta 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 Purwakarta in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Purwakarta 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 | 792 | 90.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 8.81% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.57% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Purwakarta
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Purwakarta occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 205 kilometers (127 mi) north-northeast of Purwakarta, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Purwakarta in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Aug 9, 2007 00:05, 78 kilometers (48 mi) north-northeast of Purwakarta. It is the strongest earthquake near Purwakarta 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 Purwakarta, 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 Purwakarta.
Nearest earthquakes from Purwakarta
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Purwakarta, 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 Purwakarta.
When was the last earthquake in Purwakarta, West Java?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwakarta on the evening of February 21, 2025 at 18:27 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 131km south of Purwakarta at a depth of 29km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Purwakarta, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Purwakarta, West Java?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwakarta on the night of August 9, 2007 at 00:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 78km north of Purwakarta at a depth of 280km under water in the Java Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Purwakarta since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Purwakarta, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 874 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Purwakarta. This averages to 87 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
