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Quakes this month
631
Latest UTC: 2026-04-18 21:45:27
Strongest
M7.8
Maluku Utara
Country rank
#3
4028 quakes in 2026 · out of 3 countries
Averages
M3.24 · 51 km
Avg this month: M3.15

Overview – Indonesia

The latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was on 2026-04-18 at 21:45 UTC in Sulawesi Barat with magnitude M2.9.

In the current month, 631 earthquakes were recorded in Indonesia with an average magnitude of 3.15.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Maluku Utara (618), followed by Maluku (520).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Indonesia reached magnitude M7.8 on 2026-04-01.

In 2026, 46% of events were M≥3 and 2% were M≥5.

All-time events
12654
Strongest
M7.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-18 21:45:27 UTC

Strongest – Indonesia

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M7.8 Maluku Utara
UTC: 2026-04-01 22:48:15 UTC · Depth: 10 km

Map – Indonesia

Markers show the latest 30 earthquakes in Indonesia.

Recent earthquakes – Indonesia

Showing the latest 30 events from the QuakeMap24 database (UTC).

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M2.9 Depth: 8 km
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Sulawesi Barat

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 21:45:27 UTC
Coordinates -3.680, 119.230
Source emsc

SULAWESI, INDONESIA

M2.5 Depth: 5 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 21:27:59 UTC
Coordinates 1.130, 97.240
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 15 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:50:57 UTC
Coordinates 1.070, 97.060
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 11 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:43:33 UTC
Coordinates 1.210, 126.520
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 10 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:32:16 UTC
Coordinates 1.040, 97.160
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 17 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:28:55 UTC
Coordinates 1.160, 97.130
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 13 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:25:24 UTC
Coordinates 1.150, 97.010
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:18:53 UTC
Coordinates 0.680, 126.200
Source emsc
M5.9 Depth: 15 km
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Sumatera Utara · Lukhulase

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:06:53 UTC
Coordinates 1.315, 97.334
Source ingv

Northern Sumatera, Indonesia [Land: Indonesia]

M5.7 Depth: 18 km
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Sumatera Utara · Lauru I Afulu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:06:51 UTC
Coordinates 1.253, 97.207
Source usgs

45 km W of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia

M5.4 Depth: 10 km
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Sumatera Utara · Fadoro Hilihambawa

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:06:51 UTC
Coordinates 1.357, 97.259
Source resif

Event of magnitude 5.4, near Medan (Monde)

M5.6 Depth: 20 km
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Sumatera Utara · Afulu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:06:51 UTC
Coordinates 1.275, 97.258
Source emsc
M5.9 Depth: 10 km
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Sumatera Utara · Lauru Fadoro

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 20:06:50 UTC
Coordinates 1.220, 97.250
Source gfz

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

M3.0 Depth: 10 km
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Kalimantan Barat · Upe

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 19:50:55 UTC
Coordinates 0.370, 110.520
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 309 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 19:22:56 UTC
Coordinates -6.300, 129.300
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Papua Barat

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 19:09:50 UTC
Coordinates -2.330, 133.280
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 17 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 19:03:18 UTC
Coordinates 1.250, 126.490
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 30 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 17:28:15 UTC
Coordinates 1.310, 126.220
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 32 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 16:41:52 UTC
Coordinates 1.150, 126.260
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 565 km
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Jawa Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 13:31:48 UTC
Coordinates -6.190, 110.080
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 17 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 08:35:27 UTC
Coordinates -9.340, 123.100
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 82 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 07:10:47 UTC
Coordinates -2.840, 130.110
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 59 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 07:02:01 UTC
Coordinates 1.130, 126.970
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 210 km
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Jambi · Rantau Gedang

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 05:34:50 UTC
Coordinates -2.300, 102.480
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 17 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur · Desa Ngadu Langgi

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 05:16:07 UTC
Coordinates -9.810, 120.100
Source emsc
M3.7 Depth: 21 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 05:14:43 UTC
Coordinates 1.290, 126.310
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 3 km
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Sumatera Utara · Batahan

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 05:08:37 UTC
Coordinates 0.590, 99.640
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 20 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 03:58:07 UTC
Coordinates 1.280, 126.310
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 208 km
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Maluku · Wulur

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 02:40:59 UTC
Coordinates -7.160, 128.650
Source emsc
M4.7 Depth: 19 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-18 02:14:32 UTC
Coordinates 1.280, 126.320
Source emsc

Charts – Indonesia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-05
759
2025-06
886
2025-07
1181
2025-08
901
2025-09
1222
2025-10
1106
2025-11
1074
2025-12
1446
2026-01
1646
2026-02
1304
2026-03
447
2026-04
631

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
5652
3-4
4982
4-5
1625
5-6
342
6-7
51
7-8
2
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
9675
70-300
2796
300-700
178
700+
5

Depth buckets are derived from the last 365 days (UTC).

Top regions – Indonesia

Regions are derived from the most specific available location fields (e.g. state, then city).

  1. Maluku
    Events: 1601
  2. Maluku Utara
    Events: 1579
  3. Nusa Tenggara Timur
    Events: 1464
  4. Sulawesi Tengah
    Events: 1192
  5. Papua
    Events: 980

FAQ – Indonesia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia?
The newest entry in our database for Indonesia is dated 2026-04-18 21:45:27 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Indonesia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Indonesia reached magnitude M7.8.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Indonesia?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 12654 recorded earthquakes for Indonesia (all-time, based on our database).
What are typical average magnitude and depth in Indonesia?
Across all recorded events in Indonesia, the average magnitude is M3.24 and the average depth is 51 km.
Why do some events show city/state/village and others only a place name?
Locality labels depend on the available source data. Some providers deliver precise administrative levels; others provide a broader place description.
How can I explore more than the last 30 events?
Use the country history page for Indonesia to explore earthquake activity with filters.
How often is this page updated?
The content is generated from the QuakeMap24 database and refreshes as new events are ingested. Timestamps are shown in UTC for consistency.

Country history – Indonesia

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