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.
Nov 15, 2024 02:08AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 119km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia) on Friday Night.
Nov 13, 2024 08:41AM
M4.9 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 150km from Bandung (Indonesia) on Wednesday Morning.
Purwakarta Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 866 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 86 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 | 785 | 90.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 76 | 8.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.58% |
| 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 Jan 14, 2022 16:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west of Purwakarta, at a depth of 33 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) west of Purwakarta. It is the strongest earthquake near Purwakarta 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 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 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Purwakarta on the evening of December 2, 2024 at 19:40 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 168km south-southwest of Purwakarta at a depth of 30km 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, 866 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.
