Earthquakes in Indonesia today
Earthquakes in Indonesia and nearby from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes from the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). Below, the strongest earthquakes on record.
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Strongest earthquakes in Indonesia since 1900
Since 1900 the USGS catalog lists 1,272 earthquakes of magnitude 6 or more in Indonesia. The strongest was magnitude 9.1 (December 26, 2004). In the last 10 years there were 1,840 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more, about 184 a year. The strongest in the last 12 months: M7.8, August 14, 2026.
| Date | Magnitude | Location (USGS) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 26, 2004 | 9.1 | 2004 Sumatra - Andaman Islands Earthquake | 30 km |
| March 28, 2005 | 8.6 | 78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia | 30 km |
| February 1, 1938 | 8.5 | 1938 Banda Sea Earthquake | 25 km |
| September 12, 2007 | 8.4 | 122 km SW of Bengkulu, Indonesia | 34 km |
| January 4, 1907 | 8.2 | The 1907 Sumatra Earthquake and Tsunami | 25 km |
| December 21, 1939 | 8.1 | 1939 Sulawesi Earthquake | 150 km |
| November 4, 1963 | 8.1 | 1963 Banda Sea Earthquake | 110 km |
| February 17, 1996 | 8.1 | 1996 Biak, Indonesia Earthquake | 33 km |
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FAQ
Was there an earthquake in Indonesia today?
The list at the top of this page shows every earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or more from the last 30 days, refreshed every 5 minutes. The newest are first.
What was the strongest earthquake in Indonesia?
According to the USGS catalog, magnitude 9.1, on December 26, 2004.
How often are there earthquakes in Indonesia?
In the last 10 years USGS recorded 1,840 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more here, about 184 a year. Smaller ones, felt only locally, are far more common.
Where does the data come from?
From the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), which collects data from seismic networks around the world. Local agencies may report a slightly different magnitude.
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), ANSS Comprehensive Catalog.