1699 Java earthquake
| Local date | January 5, 1699 |
|---|---|
| Local time | Early morning |
| Magnitude | 7.4–8.0 Mw |
| Epicenter | 6°04′41″S 105°54′47″E / 6.078°S 105.913°E |
| Type | Intraslab |
| Areas affected | Java, Sumatra |
| Max. intensity | MMI IX (Violent) |
| Landslides | Yes |
| Casualties | >128 dead |
On the morning of January 5, 1699, a violent earthquake rocked the then Dutch East Indies city of Batavia on the island of Java, now known as the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta. Dutch accounts of the event described the earthquake as being "so heavy and strong" and beyond comparable to other known earthquakes. This event was so large that it was felt throughout west Java, and southern Sumatra.