Latest earthquakes near Riau, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riau, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riau? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riau, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Riau Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Riau. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Riau and elsewhere.
Dec 2, 2025 08:16PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 237km from Padang (Indonesia).
Riau Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 410 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Riau, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Riau roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Riau in 2022. A total of 64 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Riau that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Riau in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Riau 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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 374 | 91.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 8.05% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Riau
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riau occurred on Sep 1, 2017 00:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Pekanbaru, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Riau in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 9, 1943 12:06, 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Pekanbaru. It is the strongest earthquake near Riau 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 Riau, 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 Riau.
Earthquakes by city in Riau
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Riau, Indonesia.
Use this regional Riau earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Balai Pungut.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Riau.
When was the last earthquake in Riau, Indonesia?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Riau on the evening of December 3, 2025 at 20:04 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 281km west of Dumai at a depth of 109km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riau, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riau, Indonesia?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Riau on the afternoon of June 9, 1943 at 12:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south-southwest of Pekanbaru at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Riau since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riau, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 410 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riau. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
