Latest earthquakes near Sukabumi, West Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sukabumi, West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sukabumi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sukabumi (also known as Kota Sukabumi), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sukabumi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sukabumi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sukabumi and elsewhere.
Feb 14, 2025 07:28PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 170km from South Tangerang (Indonesia) on Friday Evening.
Sukabumi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1006 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sukabumi, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 100 earthquakes per year, or 8 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sukabumi roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sukabumi in 2022. A total of 139 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sukabumi 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 Sukabumi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sukabumi 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 | 903 | 89.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 97 | 9.64% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sukabumi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sukabumi occurred on Aug 2, 2019 19:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 239 kilometers (149 mi) west of Sukabumi, at a depth of 49 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sukabumi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 269 kilometers (167 mi) west of Sukabumi. It is the strongest earthquake near Sukabumi 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 Sukabumi, 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 Sukabumi.
Nearest earthquakes from Sukabumi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sukabumi, 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 Sukabumi.
When was the last earthquake in Sukabumi, West Java?
A 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sukabumi on the morning of February 22, 2025 at 07:57 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south-southeast of Sukabumi at a depth of 38km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sukabumi, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sukabumi, West Java?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sukabumi on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south-southeast of Sukabumi at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sukabumi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sukabumi, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 1006 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sukabumi. This averages to 101 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
