Earthquakes in Indonesia

22327
Total Earthquakes
M8.6
Biggest Magnitude
30
Recent Earthquakes

Indonesia is one of the most seismically active nations on Earth, located where the Indo-Australian, Eurasian, and Pacific plates meet. The 2004 Sumatra earthquake (M9.1) triggered a catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami that affected 14 countries and killed over 230,000 people.

Recent Earthquakes

MagLocationTimeDepth
M4.8195 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-29 02:4035 km
M4.910 km SE of Kawalu, Indonesia2026-07-28 09:21158.966 km
M4.9206 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-27 15:5110 km
M5.325 km NW of Kupang, Indonesia2026-07-26 10:5710 km
M4.9133 km SW of Kotabumi, Indonesia2026-07-24 17:2858.802 km
M5.1194 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-24 12:2710 km
M5.4202 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-24 12:1410 km
M5.3197 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-24 11:1110 km
M5.8130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia2026-07-23 22:5849.188 km
M4.7southwest of Sumatra, Indonesia2026-07-23 22:5010 km
M4.8211 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-23 20:1510 km
M4.9200 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-22 14:5010 km
M4.9208 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-22 06:4621.587 km
M555 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia2026-07-22 04:1810 km
M4.3283 km W of Tual, Indonesia2026-07-20 20:55140.983 km
M4.6188 km W of Abepura, Indonesia2026-07-20 19:0728.446 km
M4.4156 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia2026-07-20 13:36111.473 km
M5.183 km W of Tobelo, Indonesia2026-07-20 09:4069.965 km
M4.7173 km W of Fakfak, Indonesia2026-07-20 00:2710 km
M4.883 km S of Pelabuhanratu, Indonesia2026-07-19 08:1110 km
M4.8127 km NNE of Tobelo, Indonesia2026-07-19 01:57223.042 km
M4.9208 km SW of Bandar Lampung, Indonesia2026-07-18 08:2123.732 km
M4.5143 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia2026-07-18 00:5046.816 km
M4.494 km S of Tambolaka, Indonesia2026-07-17 13:0737.197 km
M4.5145 km NNE of Sorong, Indonesia2026-07-13 21:0610 km
M5.3192 km WNW of Gorontalo, Indonesia2026-07-12 13:4635 km
M5.127 km SSE of Tambolaka, Indonesia2026-07-12 13:2042.944 km
M4.780 km WSW of Gorontalo, Indonesia2026-07-12 10:05152.278 km
M4.9241 km NNW of Tobelo, Indonesia2026-07-12 00:4341.8 km
M4.5115 km WNW of Meulaboh, Indonesia2026-07-11 07:4153.143 km

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is Indonesia so prone to earthquakes?

Indonesia lies along the Sunda Trench where the Indo-Australian plate subducts beneath the Eurasian plate. This subduction zone generates frequent powerful earthquakes and volcanic activity.

What was the deadliest earthquake in Indonesia?

The 2004 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake (M9.1) was the deadliest, triggering a tsunami that killed over 230,000 people across the Indian Ocean region.

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