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List of latest earthquakes near Indonesia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 7, 2025 03:43
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 112 km E
from Jayapura
Feb 7, 2025 00:59
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 73 km SSE
from Malang
Feb 7, 2025 02:42
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 75 km WNW
from Jayapura
Feb 7, 2025 02:09
(Jayapura)
M 5.0 106 km ESE
from Jayapura
Feb 7, 2025 01:24
(Jayapura)
M 5.1 105 km ESE
from Jayapura
Feb 6, 2025 23:20
(Makassar)
M 2.5 82 km W
from Kendari
Feb 6, 2025 21:46
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 97 km SSW
from Bandung
Feb 6, 2025 23:28
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 54 km SW
from Nabire
Feb 6, 2025 21:56
(Makassar)
M 2.8 176 km SW
from Gorontalo
Feb 6, 2025 21:41
(Makassar)
M 3.1 228 km NE
from Manado
Feb 6, 2025 21:16
(Makassar)
M 5.4 390 km NNE
from Manado
Feb 6, 2025 20:35
(Makassar)
M 3.1 108 km ENE
from Palopo
Feb 6, 2025 20:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 249 km ENE
from Ambon
Feb 6, 2025 20:16
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 247 km ENE
from Ambon
Feb 6, 2025 18:50
(Makassar)
M 2.6 82 km WSW
from Dompu
Feb 6, 2025 19:25
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 186 km ENE
from Ambon
Feb 6, 2025 18:03
(Makassar)
M 2.6 211 km NNE
from Palu
Feb 6, 2025 18:40
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 246 km ENE
from Ambon
Feb 6, 2025 16:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 164 km NNW
from Padang
Feb 6, 2025 15:46
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 53 km NE
from Meulaboh
Feb 6, 2025 15:54
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 117 km NW
from Jayapura
Feb 6, 2025 13:47
(Makassar)
M 2.6 69 km SSW
from Labuan Bajo
Feb 6, 2025 14:20
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 220 km NNE
from Ternate
Feb 6, 2025 10:42
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 198 km W
from Bandar Lampung
Feb 6, 2025 11:36
(Makassar)
M 3.9 72 km ESE
from Labuan Bajo

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:
2031 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.7
Feb 7, 2025 03:43

Average

A total of 20311 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 2031 earthquakes per year, or 169 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 18590 91.53%
Mag. 5 1609 7.92%
Mag. 6 102 0.5%
Mag. 7 10 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 125 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.

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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
Jan 18, 2023 14:06
(Makassar)
M 7.0 279 km ENE
from Manado
Apr 14, 2023 16:55
(Jakarta)
M 7.0 155 km NNW
from Surabaya
Feb 27, 2015 21:45
(Makassar)
M 7.0 197 km NNE
from Ende
Jul 28, 2015 06:41
(Jayapura)
M 7.0 244 km W
from Jayapura

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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 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Indonesia on the night of February 7, 2025 at 03:43 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 112km east of Jayapura at a depth of 10km under water in the South 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, 20311 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Indonesia. This averages to 2031 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 hours.