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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 11:47 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 213 km WNW from Purwakarta |
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 07:53 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 180 km SSE from Purwakarta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 29 08:02 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 283 km W from Purwakarta |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 22:02 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 171 km SSE from Purwakarta |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 11:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 79 km ESE from Purwakarta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 27 07:33 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 267 km W from Purwakarta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 27 07:30 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 264 km W from Purwakarta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 22:55 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 204 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 22:21 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 229 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| 9 days ago (Mar 25 14:02 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 164 km SSE from Purwakarta |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 21:24 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 186 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 21:10 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 126 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 14:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 243 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 10 days ago (Mar 23 17:36 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 75 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 11 days ago (Mar 23 14:50 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 171 km SSW from Purwakarta |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 15:53 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 224 km SE from Purwakarta |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 11:54 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 174 km W from Purwakarta |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 03:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 201 km S from Purwakarta |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 14:44 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 259 km SE from Purwakarta |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 10:13 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 120 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 07:52 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 46 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 20:35 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 248 km W from Purwakarta |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 18:07 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 100 km SSE from Purwakarta |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 17:41 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 53 km SW from Purwakarta |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 13:35 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 202 km SSE from Purwakarta |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Purwakarta
Purwakarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 873 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 | 791 | 90.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 8.82% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 19, 2016 07:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 205 km NNE from Purwakarta |
| Jan 14, 2022 16:05 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 240 km W from Purwakarta |
| Dec 15, 2017 23:47 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 132 km SE from Purwakarta |
| Apr 27, 2024 23:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 162 km S from Purwakarta |
| Apr 6, 2016 21:45 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 183 km S from Purwakarta |
| Jan 23, 2018 13:34 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 174 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| Dec 8, 2022 07:50 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 37 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| Dec 19, 2015 22:03 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 207 km SSW from Purwakarta |
| Jun 12, 2017 06:15 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 236 km SSW from Purwakarta |
| Feb 25, 2024 20:07 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 189 km WSW from Purwakarta |
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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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 19, 2019 12:04 (Jakarta) |
M 4.8 | 5 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| Jun 15, 2021 17:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 6 km E from Purwakarta |
| Nov 13, 2022 22:41 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 11 km N from Purwakarta |
| Jan 1, 2024 20:46 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 35 km ESE from Purwakarta |
| Dec 8, 2022 07:50 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 37 km WSW from Purwakarta |
| May 12, 2016 07:21 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 46 km SE from Purwakarta |
| Jan 1, 2024 07:59 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 49 km SW from Purwakarta |
| Dec 31, 2023 20:34 (Jakarta) |
M 4.8 | 48 km ESE from Purwakarta |
| Apr 2, 2018 20:02 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 52 km NNW from Purwakarta |
| Dec 4, 2022 05:01 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 51 km SW from Purwakarta |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Purwakarta
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwakarta on the morning of April 2, 2025 at 11:47 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 213km west-northwest of Purwakarta at a depth of 155km 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, 873 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.
