West Java records 136 earthquakes in May 2026

West Java and its surrounding areas were shaken by 136 earthquakes throughout May 2026, as recorded by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) Bandung Geophysical Station. The seismic activity included tremors ranging from a magnitude of 0.8 to a high of 4.6.

Edi Wibowo, head of the BMKG Bandung station, reported that the largest recorded earthquake reached a magnitude of 4.6. "Out of 136 events, the largest earthquake tremor recorded was 4.6 magnitude and the smallest was 0.8 magnitude," he stated on Monday, June 1, 2026.

Analysis of the earthquake depths revealed that 121 tremors originated at depths of less than 60 kilometers, classifying them as shallow earthquakes. An additional 15 tremors occurred at depths between 60 and 300 kilometers. During May, 11 of these earthquakes were felt by residents.

Regarding the location of the epicenters, 65 earthquakes originated at sea, while 71 occurred on land. Wibowo noted that one significant felt earthquake of magnitude 4.6 on May 21, 2026, was centered in Pangandaran Regency, West Java, and was felt in Garut, Ciamis, and Tasikmalaya regencies. The BMKG attributes these shallow earthquakes to the activity of active fault lines.

The BMKG advises the public to remain calm and vigilant during earthquakes, to avoid buildings that show cracks or damage, and to follow the guidance of local disaster management agencies and BMKG information. "We urge the public to remain calm, vigilant, and not to be provoked by irresponsible rumors," Wibowo added.