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Latest earthquakes near Sumedang, West Java today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sumedang, West Java, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sumedang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sumedang, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sumedang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sumedang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sumedang and elsewhere.
Oct 11, 2026 10:30AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 223km from Bandung (Indonesia).
Sep 18, 2026 09:36PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Indian Ocean 255km from Depok (Indonesia).
Sep 14, 2026 04:27PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 282km from Depok (Indonesia) on Monday Afternoon.
Sep 12, 2026 04:23AM
Strong M6.5 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Java Sea 131km from Tangerang (Indonesia).
Aug 22, 2026 12:41AM
Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Indian Ocean 271km from Tangerang (Indonesia).
Sumedang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sumedang, West Java in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sumedang roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sumedang in 2022. A total of 118 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sumedang 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 Sumedang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sumedang 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 | 749 | 90.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 74 | 8.94% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 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 Sumedang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sumedang occurred on Oct 19, 2016 07:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 224 kilometers (139 mi) north of Sumedang, at a depth of 614 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sumedang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jul 17, 2006 15:19, 275 kilometers (171 mi) north of Sumedang. It is the strongest earthquake near Sumedang in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Sumedang, 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 Sumedang.
Nearest earthquakes from Sumedang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sumedang, 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 Sumedang.
When was the last earthquake in Sumedang, West Java?
A 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Sumedang on the morning of October 11, 2026 at 10:30 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 248km southwest of Sumedang at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sumedang, West Java in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sumedang, West Java?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sumedang on the afternoon of July 17, 2006 at 15:19 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 275km south of Sumedang at a depth of 20km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sumedang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sumedang, West Java?
In the past 10 years, 828 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sumedang. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
