2006 Yogyakarta earthquake

Historical eventMay 272006

2006 Yogyakarta earthquake

An earthquake registering 6.4 Mw struck near the city of Yogyakarta on the southern side of the Indonesian island of Java, killing more than 5,700 people.

20th anniversary in 2026

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In context

When
Saturday, May 27 200620 years ago
Category
Historical eventA dated happening — a battle, treaty, launch, discovery, disaster or decision — recorded on this calendar day.
Era
21st century · 2000s
Anniversary
20th in 2026
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At a glance

Dates: From 2006.

What happened

The 2006 Yogyakarta earthquake occurred at 05:53 local time on 27 May with a moment magnitude of 6.4 and a maximum MSK intensity of VIII (Damaging) in the Yogyakarta region of Java, Indonesia.

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May 27 2006 — 20 years ago, on a Saturday.

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