Latest earthquakes near Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Indonesia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 30, 2023 21:03
(Jayapura)
M 5.0 246 km NE
from Ternate
Nov 30, 2023 18:56
(Makassar)
M 3.8 101 km NE
from Palopo
Nov 30, 2023 17:08
(Makassar)
M 3.9 25 km N
from Labuan Bajo
Nov 30, 2023 15:38
(Makassar)
M 2.7 148 km SW
from Gorontalo
Nov 30, 2023 14:55
(Makassar)
M 2.6 91 km W
from Gorontalo
Nov 30, 2023 14:28
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 198 km SE
from Ambon
Nov 30, 2023 12:25
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 92 km SE
from Padangsidempuan
Nov 30, 2023 13:23
(Makassar)
M 2.5 147 km NNE
from Kupang
Nov 30, 2023 11:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 236 km WSW
from Bandar Lampung
Nov 30, 2023 13:27
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 118 km NNE
from Ambon
Nov 30, 2023 10:55
(Makassar)
M 2.5 161 km SSW
from Palu
Nov 30, 2023 07:18
(Makassar)
M 2.5 181 km NE
from Palu
Nov 30, 2023 05:59
(Makassar)
M 3.2 174 km SSW
from Manado
Nov 30, 2023 03:27
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 57 km NE
from Meulaboh
Nov 30, 2023 02:43
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 160 km SSE
from Bandung
Nov 30, 2023 03:31
(Makassar)
M 2.9 78 km NE
from Mataram
Nov 30, 2023 03:59
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 262 km ENE
from Ambon
Nov 30, 2023 03:50
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 32 km NNE
from Nabire
Nov 30, 2023 02:21
(Makassar)
M 3.9 109 km NNW
from Palu
Nov 30, 2023 01:56
(Makassar)
M 2.6 171 km ENE
from Manado
Nov 29, 2023 23:19
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 118 km S
from Yogyakarta
Nov 30, 2023 00:52
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 166 km NE
from Ternate
Nov 29, 2023 23:34
(Makassar)
M 3.9 226 km N
from Kupang
Nov 29, 2023 22:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 116 km S
from Yogyakarta
Nov 29, 2023 22:40
(Makassar)
M 3.1 175 km SSE
from Manado

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Indonesia

Recent Indonesia Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Indonesia. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Indonesia and elsewhere.

Indonesia Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
2060 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5
Nov 30, 2023 21:03

Average

A total of 20601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 2060 earthquakes per year, or 171 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Indonesia roughly every 4 hours.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Indonesia in 2019. A total of 2907 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Indonesia that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Indonesia with a magnitude of 4 or above.

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Indonesia in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Indonesia during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Indonesia (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 18826 91.38%
Mag. 5 1660 8.06%
Mag. 6 104 0.5%
Mag. 7 11 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Indonesia

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.5
On Sep 28, 2018 18:02.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.3
On Dec 26, 2004 07:58.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Indonesia occurred on Sep 28, 2018 18:02 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 73 kilometers (45 mi) north of Palu, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Indonesia in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-9.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 85 kilometers (53 mi) north of Meulaboh. It is the strongest earthquake near Indonesia in the past 123 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).

In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Indonesia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Indonesia.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
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Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Indonesia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Sep 28, 2018 18:02
(Makassar)
M 7.5 73 km N
from Palu
Dec 14, 2021 11:20
(Makassar)
M 7.3 151 km NNE
from Ende
Jul 14, 2019 18:10
(Jayapura)
M 7.2 169 km SSE
from Ternate
Aug 29, 2023 03:55
(Makassar)
M 7.1 252 km NE
from Denpasar
Nov 15, 2019 00:17
(Makassar)
M 7.1 175 km E
from Manado
Apr 25, 2023 03:00
(Jakarta)
M 7.1 206 km W
from Padang
Nov 15, 2014 10:31
(Makassar)
M 7.1 191 km ENE
from Manado
Jul 28, 2015 06:41
(Jayapura)
M 7.0 244 km W
from Jayapura
Apr 14, 2023 16:55
(Jakarta)
M 7.0 155 km NNW
from Surabaya
Jan 18, 2023 14:06
(Makassar)
M 7.0 279 km ENE
from Manado

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Indonesia

Earthquakes by region of Indonesia

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Indonesia.

When was the last earthquake in Indonesia?

A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Indonesia on the evening of November 30, 2023 at 21:03 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 246km north-east of Ternate at a depth of 10km under water in the North Pacific Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Indonesia?

A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Indonesia on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 85km south-southwest of Meulaboh at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Indonesia since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 20601 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Indonesia. This averages to 2060 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 hours.