Latest earthquakes near Riau Islands, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Riau Islands, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Riau Islands? If an earthquake is happening right now near Riau Islands (also known as Kepulauan Riau), it will show up within minutes.
Riau Islands Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Riau Islands, Indonesia in the past 10 years.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Riau Islands in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 5 or above have occurred near Riau Islands 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 | 2 | 100.0% |
| Mag. 5 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Riau Islands
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Riau Islands occurred on Mar 26, 2019 16:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 4.6 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) east-northeast of Tanjung Pinang, at a depth of 588 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Riau Islands in the list below.
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Riau Islands, 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 Islands.
Earthquakes by city in Riau Islands
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Riau Islands, Indonesia.
Use this regional Riau Islands earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Kijang.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Riau Islands.
When was the last earthquake in Riau Islands, Indonesia?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Riau Islands on the afternoon of December 11, 2023 at 17:16 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 376km west-southwest of Tanjung Pinang at a depth of 255km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Riau Islands, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Riau Islands, Indonesia?
A 4.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Riau Islands on the afternoon of March 26, 2019 at 16:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 285km east-northeast of Tanjung Pinang at a depth of 588km under water in the Natuna Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Riau Islands since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Riau Islands, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 2 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Riau Islands. This averages to 0 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1825 days.
