In the evening of Monday April 22nd, 2024, a significant M5.3 earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 158 kilometer from Yogyakarta, Indonesia.
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Earthquake Summary
This earthquake hit under water in the Indian Ocean, 67 kilometers (41 mi) off the coast of Indonesia, 158 kilometer south-east of Yogyakarta. The center of this earthquake had a quite shallow depth of 35 km. Shallow earthquakes usually have a larger impact than earthquakes deep in the earth.
| Date and Time: | Apr 22, 2024 18:11 (Jakarta Time) - Apr 22, 2024 11:11 Universal Time. |
|---|---|
| Location: | 158 km SE of Yogyakarta, Indonesia. Coordinates 8°53'25"S 111°17'4"E. |
| Map: |  Map of area around epicenter. Click to open in Google Maps. |
| Magnitude: | MAG 5.3 Detected by 93 stations. Maximum Error Range ±0.06 . |
| Depth: | 35 km (22 mi) A quite shallow depth. |
| Tsunami Risk: | Low tsunami risk Earthquakes under MAG-6.5 do not usually cause tsunami's. Always stay cautious - More info here. |
Nearby towns and cities
This earthquake may have been felt in Indonesia . Located 102 kilometer (63 mi) south-southwest of the epicenter of this earthquake, Trenggalek (East Java, Indonesia) is the nearest significant population center.
Multiple major population centers exist within 300km of the earthquake that struck today. Surabaya is located 244 km to the north-east. Semarang is located 231 km to the north-northwest. Malang is located 179 km to the north-east.
An overview of nearby towns and cities is available in the overview below.
Overview of nearby places
| Distance | Place |
|---|---|
| 102 km (63 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Trenggalek East Java, Indonesia. |
| 109 km (68 mi) NE from epicenter |
Boyolangu East Java, Indonesia. |
| 113 km (70 mi) N from epicenter |
Jatiroto Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 114 km (71 mi) NE from epicenter |
Tulungagung East Java, Indonesia. |
| 115 km (71 mi) N from epicenter |
Ponorogo East Java, Indonesia. |
| 115 km (71 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kedungwaru East Java, Indonesia. |
| 119 km (74 mi) NE from epicenter |
Ngunut East Java, Indonesia. |
| 131 km (81 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Selogiri Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 131 km (81 mi) NE from epicenter |
Blitar East Java, Indonesia. |
| 143 km (89 mi) N from epicenter |
Madiun East Java, Indonesia. |
| 144 km (89 mi) NE from epicenter |
Kediri East Java, Indonesia. |
| 149 km (93 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Gampengrejo East Java, Indonesia. |
| 149 km (93 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Wedi Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 151 km (94 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Klaten Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Grogol Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bambanglipuro Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Baki Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 152 km (94 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sewon Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 153 km (95 mi) NW from epicenter |
Bantul Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 154 km (96 mi) NW from epicenter |
Pandak Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 154 km (96 mi) NW from epicenter |
Candi Prambanan Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 155 km (96 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Sumberpucung East Java, Indonesia. |
| 156 km (97 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Karanganom Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 156 km (97 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Surakarta Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 157 km (98 mi) NW from epicenter |
Depok Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 158 km (98 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Gatak Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 158 km (98 mi) NW from epicenter |
Yogyakarta Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 158 km (98 mi) NW from epicenter |
Kasihan Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 158 km (98 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Nganjuk East Java, Indonesia. |
| 160 km (99 mi) NE from epicenter |
Pare East Java, Indonesia. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NW from epicenter |
Gamping Lor Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 161 km (100 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Kartasura Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 164 km (102 mi) NW from epicenter |
Melati Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 165 km (103 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Kepanjen East Java, Indonesia. |
| 165 km (103 mi) N from epicenter |
Sragen Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 166 km (103 mi) NW from epicenter |
Godean Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 166 km (103 mi) NW from epicenter |
Sleman Yogyakarta, Indonesia. |
| 169 km (105 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Boyolali Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 171 km (106 mi) NNE from epicenter |
Kertosono East Java, Indonesia. |
| 178 km (111 mi) NE from epicenter |
Batu East Java, Indonesia. |
| 179 km (111 mi) NE from epicenter |
Malang East Java, Indonesia. |
| 182 km (113 mi) NE from epicenter |
Jombang East Java, Indonesia. |
| 188 km (117 mi) NE from epicenter |
Singosari East Java, Indonesia. |
| 192 km (119 mi) NW from epicenter |
Mertoyudan Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NE from epicenter |
Lawang East Java, Indonesia. |
| 194 km (121 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Salatiga Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 197 km (122 mi) NW from epicenter |
Magelang Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 205 km (127 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Purwodadi Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 231 km (144 mi) NNW from epicenter |
Semarang Central Java, Indonesia. |
| 244 km (152 mi) NE from epicenter |
Surabaya East Java, Indonesia. |
| 277 km (172 mi) ENE from epicenter |
Jember East Java, Indonesia. |
Shaking reported by 5 people
People that feel an earthquake may report their experience to the US Geographic Survey. Currently, 5 people have reported shaking in 5 places, all within Indonesia.We keep updating this article as more ground reports become available. You may report that you felt this earthquake here.
Places with most reports:
- Prambanan, Jawa Tengah, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Blitar, Jawa Timur, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Kanigoro, Jawa Timur, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Gamping, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: 1 person.
- Sewon, Yogyakarta, Indonesia: 1 person.
Aftershocks detected
In the days before this main shock, 2 smaller foreshocks were detected. A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit 44 sec earlier nearby.
Overview of foreshocks and aftershocks
| Classification | Magnitude | When | Where |
|---|---|---|---|
| Foreshock | M 3.7 |
3 days earlier Apr 20, 2024 03:40 (Jakarta Time) | 95 km (59 mi) W from Main Shock. |
| Foreshock | M 5.1 |
44 sec earlier Apr 22, 2024 18:10 (Jakarta Time) | 8 km (5 mi) S from Main Shock. |
| Main Shock This Earthquake |
M 5.3 |
Apr 22, 2024 18:11 (Jakarta Time) | - |
More earthquakes coming?
Earthquakes can create aftershocks. These are generally at least 1 magnitude lower than any main shock, and as time passes the chance and strength of aftershocks decreases.
It's always adviced to be cautious of the risk of a larger shock following any significant earthquake, however this risk is fairly small. There is a roughly 94 percent change that no larger main shock will follow in the days following this earthquake.
Read: How to Stay Safe during an Earthquake (cdc.gov).Earthquakes like this happen often in the region
Earthquakes of this strength are very common in the region. This is the strongest earthquake to hit since June 30th, 2023, when a 5.9 magnitude earthquake hit 141 km (88 mi) further west. An even stronger magnitude 6 earthquake struck on April 10th, 2021.
In total, 18 earthquakes with a magnitude of 5.3 or higher have been registered within 300km (186 mi) of this epicenter in the past 10 years. This comes down to an average of once every 7 months.
Low tsunami risk
Based on early data it appears this earthquake was not strong enough (lower than MAG-6.5) to be likely to cause destructive tsunami's. However this earthquake appeared to have hit at a shallow depth under sea, so stay cautious and monitor advice from local authorities.
Tsunami Risk Factors
| Factor | Under Sea? | MAG-6.5 or stronger? | Shallow depth? |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explanation | Almost all tsunami's are caused by earthquakes with their epicenter under sea or very near the sea. However stay cautious in coastal areas as earthquakes on land may cause landslides into sea, potentially still causing a local tsunami. | Under MAG 6.5: Very unlikely to cause a tsunami. MAG 6.5 to 7.5: Destructive tsunami's do occur, but are uncommon. Likely to observe small sea level changes. MAG 7.6+: Earthquakes with these magnitudes might produce destructive tsunami's. |
Most destructive tsunami's are caused by shallow earthquakes with a depth between 0 and 100km under the surface of the earth. Deeper tsunami's are unlikely to displace to ocean floor. |
| This Earthquake | This earthquake appears to have struck under the sea. | Not this earthquake. This earthquake had a magnitude of 5.3. Earthquakes of this strength are unlikely to trigger a tsunami. |
This earthquake occurred at a depth of of 35 km (22 mi). Earthquakes this shallow could trigger a tsunami. |
Sources
Last updated 07/05/24 00:48 (). This article is automatically generated based on available data. We keep checking multiple sources for additional information. This article gets updated as new details on this earthquake become available.
- US Geographic Society (USGS): Earthquake us7000mdtn
- European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC): Earthquake 20240422_0000149
- Geonames.org: World Cities Database
- Google Maps: Static API
- Earthquakelist.org: Historic Earthquakes Database
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