BMKG Records West Java Has Been Hit by 1,242 Earthquakes Throughout 2025

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JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Bandung Class 1 Geophysics Station throughout 2025 has experienced 1,242 earthquakes in West Java Province and its surroundings.

"Of the 1,242 events, the largest recorded earthquake shock was 5.3 magnitude and the smallest recorded was 1.0 magnitude," said Head of the BMKG Bandung Geophysical Station Teguh Rahayu, Friday, January 2, 2026.

Teguh said based on depth, the earthquake center was less than 60 kilometers deep with 1,092 events, and between 60-300 kilometers 149 events.

Meanwhile, earthquakes with a depth of more than 300 kilometers occurred one with a range of 2 to 349 kilometers.

"Throughout 2025 there were 117 times of earthquakes that were felt," he said.

Furthermore, he said that one of the earthquakes felt in 2025 was a magnitude 4.7 earthquake centered in Bekasi Regency, West Java on August 20.

The earthquake was felt in Purwakarta, Cikarang, Depok, Bandung, DKI Jakarta, South Tangerang, East Bekasi, Tangerang, Pandeglang, Cianjur, Lebak and Pelabuhanratu.

"The impact of this earthquake has damaged at least 70 buildings, with details of 36 houses damaged slightly, 29 damaged moderately, and five public facilities affected.

In addition, BMKG emphasized the importance of increasing understanding among residents and stakeholders regarding mitigation efforts to minimize the impact of earthquakes in the region.

"We appeal that if there is an earthquake, the public is asked to be calm, vigilant, and not be provoked by irresponsible issues," said Teguh.

BMKG Bandung provides recommendations for the public to avoid buildings that are cracked or damaged due to earthquakes.

If an earthquake occurs, the public should remain calm, vigilant, and follow the instructions of the local Regional Disaster Management Agency (BPBD), as well as information from the BMKG.