Earthquakes in Indonesia
No events have been recorded in Indonesia in the past 30 days, and 6 of the events on record reached magnitude 5 or above — the level at which damage becomes a genuine concern for vulnerable construction. Indonesia sits on the Pacific Ring of Fire, and the depth distribution below shows the subducting slab beneath it directly.
25 earthquakes have been recorded in Indonesia in our catalogue, 0 of them in the past 30 days.
The average magnitude is 4.7 and the average focal depth 84 km. 25 events reached magnitude 4 or above and 6 reached magnitude 5 or above.
The strongest earthquake recorded in Indonesia in this period was a magnitude 5.5 event near Amahai, Indonesia on 16 December 2024, at a depth of 26 km. A magnitude 5.5 earthquake radiates roughly 2,682 tons of TNT equivalent in seismic energy.
Locations recording the most events include Bima (2), Sarmi (2), Dompu (2), Cio Dalam (1), Teluk Bintuni (1).
56% of events here are shallow (under 70 km), 44% intermediate (70–300 km) and 0% deep-focus (over 300 km). A substantial share of intermediate-depth events points to a subducting slab beneath the region rather than purely crustal faulting.
The deepest event on record here was a magnitude 4.4 earthquake at 239 km beneath Lospalos, Indonesia on 17 December 2024.
By band, the catalogue holds 19 in the magnitude 4 range, 6 in the magnitude 5 range.
The busiest single day was 16 December 2024, with 5 recorded events.
No event in this record carries a USGS link to NOAA tsunami information.
All recorded earthquakes in Indonesia
25 events listed below, newest first. Times are UTC. Click any column header to re-sort.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes have there been in Indonesia?
25 earthquakes are recorded in Indonesia in our catalogue, including 0 in the past 30 days and 25 of magnitude 4 or above.
What was the biggest earthquake in Indonesia?
The largest recorded here was a magnitude 5.5 event near Amahai, Indonesia on 16 December 2024.
Is Indonesia at risk of earthquakes?
Earthquake hazard depends on proximity to active faults and plate boundaries rather than on national borders. The record for Indonesia shows 25 events of magnitude 4 or above, which is the band at which shaking becomes widely noticeable. Consult your national seismic hazard agency for building-code and preparedness guidance.
Earthquakes in Indonesia by month
Event counts for Indonesia reflect seismic network density as well as genuine activity. See our guides on the magnitude scale, focal depth and why earthquakes cluster.