Natural Disasters
On 5 April 1982, the volcano of Gunung Galunggung erupted about 24 km from the city, causing major damage through lahar and ash projection, and forcing a temporary evacuation of the area.
On 2 September 2009 a magnitude 7 earthquake struck, destroying a number of buildings in the city and killing several people.
On 26 June 2010, a 6.3-magnitude earthquake struck Tasikmalaya at 4:45pm Waktu Indonesia Barate (WIB). No injuries or destroyed buildings reported caused by this earthquake
On 20 May 2012, a 5 magnitude earthquake struck. Earthquake happened at 07:37pm Waktu Indonesia Barat (WIB). No injuries or destroyed buildings reported.
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