Recent earthquakes in Indonesia
Indonesia straddles the Sunda megathrust, where the Australian and Indian plates dive beneath the Sunda Plate along the Sumatra-Java trench. This subduction zone, plus a dense array of volcanoes and crustal faults, makes the archipelago one of the most seismically active regions on Earth. The 2004 M9.1 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake ruptured over 1,300 km of this boundary and triggered a catastrophic Indian Ocean tsunami. In the past 24 hours, Indonesia has recorded 2 earthquakes, the largest an M5.4 (128 km S of Pundong, Indonesia).
Counts include M2.5+ events — the smallest size USGS reports consistently worldwide.
Recent earthquakes
| Magnitude | Time (UTC) | Depth | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| M5.4 | Oct 27, 14:44 UTC | 10 km | 128 km S of Pundong, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | Oct 27, 14:43 UTC | 21 km | 156 km S of Pundong, Indonesia |
| M5.0 | Oct 26, 04:53 UTC | 10 km | 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia |
| M4.4 | Oct 25, 10:19 UTC | 233 km | 58 km N of Dompu, Indonesia |
| M4.9 | Oct 22, 10:57 UTC | 135 km | 85 km NNW of Curup, Indonesia |
Notable recent activity
A moderate M5.4 earthquake struck 128 km S of Pundong, Indonesia at 14:44 UTC on Oct 27 at a depth of 10 km.
A moderate M5.0 earthquake struck 45 km NNW of Ende, Indonesia at 04:53 UTC on Oct 26 at a depth of 10 km.
An M4.9 earthquake struck 85 km NNW of Curup, Indonesia at 10:57 UTC on Oct 22 at a depth of 135 km.
Frequently asked questions
How many earthquakes does Indonesia get?
Indonesia experiences thousands of earthquakes each year, several of them magnitude 6 or larger, because it sits along the convergent boundary of several major plates. Most occur offshore along the Sunda subduction zone.
Why is Indonesia so earthquake-prone?
The country lies on the Pacific Ring of Fire, where the Australian and Indian plates subduct beneath the Sunda Plate. This drives the Sumatra-Java megathrust, numerous active volcanoes, and inland strike-slip faults such as the Great Sumatran Fault.
What was the biggest earthquake in Indonesia?
The December 26, 2004 magnitude 9.1 Sumatra-Andaman earthquake is the largest recorded in Indonesia and the third-largest ever measured. Its tsunami killed more than 220,000 people across the Indian Ocean.
Nearby regions
Live data from the USGS earthquake feeds. Magnitudes and depths are automated readings and may be revised. Not for emergency use.