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List of latest earthquakes near Indonesia.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Mar 17, 2025 11:19
(Makassar)
M 4.9 74 km S
from Gorontalo
Mar 17, 2025 09:45
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 273 km S
from Sorong
Mar 17, 2025 09:37
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 86 km WSW
from Nabire
Mar 17, 2025 09:11
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 213 km WNW
from Sorong
Mar 17, 2025 06:55
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 80 km NW
from Ternate
Mar 17, 2025 03:10
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 64 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Mar 17, 2025 05:00
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 148 km ENE
from Ambon
Mar 17, 2025 03:54
(Makassar)
M 2.7 133 km S
from Dompu
Mar 17, 2025 02:50
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 94 km SE
from Banda Aceh
Mar 17, 2025 02:43
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 102 km SSW
from Bandung
Mar 17, 2025 02:34
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 108 km SSW
from Bandar Lampung
Mar 17, 2025 02:00
(Makassar)
M 3.0 174 km ESE
from Manado
Mar 17, 2025 00:03
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 108 km SW
from Padangsidempuan
Mar 17, 2025 00:46
(Makassar)
M 3.1 127 km N
from Kupang
Mar 17, 2025 01:30
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 123 km SSE
from Jayapura
Mar 16, 2025 23:23
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 97 km SSW
from Bandar Lampung
Mar 16, 2025 23:28
(Makassar)
M 2.9 85 km N
from Dompu
Mar 16, 2025 22:07
(Makassar)
M 3.2 116 km S
from Manado
Mar 16, 2025 23:00
(Jayapura)
M 3.9 191 km WNW
from Jayapura
Mar 16, 2025 21:45
(Makassar)
M 3.4 179 km SSW
from Manado
Mar 16, 2025 21:29
(Makassar)
M 3.4 107 km ENE
from Manado
Mar 16, 2025 19:05
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 38 km ENE
from Bengkulu
Mar 16, 2025 19:41
(Makassar)
M 3.1 81 km N
from Dompu
Mar 16, 2025 17:30
(Makassar)
M 3.5 179 km SE
from Mataram
Mar 16, 2025 17:20
(Makassar)
M 3.1 34 km SE
from Palu

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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:
2038 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.9
Mar 17, 2025 11:19

Average

A total of 20388 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 2038 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 18668 91.56%
Mag. 5 1611 7.9%
Mag. 6 100 0.49%
Mag. 7 9 0.04%
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
Apr 25, 2023 03:00
(Jakarta)
M 7.1 206 km W
from Padang
Nov 15, 2019 00:17
(Makassar)
M 7.1 175 km E
from Manado
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
Jul 28, 2015 06:41
(Jayapura)
M 7.0 244 km W
from Jayapura
Nov 18, 2022 20:37
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 205 km SW
from Bengkulu

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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 4.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Indonesia on the morning of March 17, 2025 at 11:19 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 74km south of Gorontalo at a depth of 121km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. 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, 20388 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Indonesia. This averages to 2039 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 hours.