Latest earthquakes near Sawangan, West Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sawangan, West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sawangan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sawangan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sawangan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sawangan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sawangan and elsewhere.
Nov 15, 2024 02:08AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 125km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia) on Friday Night.
Nov 13, 2024 08:41AM
M4.9 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 149km from Bandung (Indonesia) on Wednesday Morning.
Nov 2, 2024 05:19PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 197km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia).
Sawangan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 940 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sawangan, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 94 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sawangan roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sawangan in 2022. A total of 133 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sawangan 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 Sawangan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sawangan 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 | 840 | 89.36% |
| Mag. 5 | 94 | 10.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sawangan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sawangan occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) west-southwest of Sawangan, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sawangan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 25, 1933 05:24, 273 kilometers (170 mi) west-southwest of Sawangan. It is the strongest earthquake near Sawangan 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 Sawangan, 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 Sawangan.
Nearest earthquakes from Sawangan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sawangan, 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 Sawangan.
When was the last earthquake in Sawangan, West Java?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sawangan on the morning of November 22, 2024 at 10:35 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 165km south-southeast of Sawangan at a depth of 28km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sawangan, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sawangan, West Java?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Sawangan on the night of June 25, 1933 at 05:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 273km west-northwest of Sawangan at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sawangan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sawangan, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 940 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sawangan. This averages to 94 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
