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Quakes this month
915
Latest UTC: 2026-01-17 12:53:24
Strongest
M6.7
Sulawesi Utara
Country rank
#4
915 quakes in 2026 · out of 4 countries
Averages
M3.31 · 51 km
Avg this month: M3.17

Overview – Indonesia

The latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was on 2026-01-17 at 12:53 UTC in Sulawesi Utara with magnitude M3.3.

In the current month, 915 earthquakes were recorded in Indonesia with an average magnitude of 3.17.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Maluku (103), followed by Nusa Tenggara Timur (86).

The strongest recorded earthquake in Indonesia reached magnitude M6.7 on 2026-01-10.

In 2026, 48% of events were M≥3 and 3% were M≥5.

All-time events
9616
Strongest
M6.7
Latest (UTC)
2026-01-17 12:53:24 UTC

Strongest – Indonesia

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M6.7 Sulawesi Utara
UTC: 2026-01-10 14:58:26 UTC · Depth: 76 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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M3.3 Depth: 11 km
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Sulawesi Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 12:53:24 UTC
Coordinates -0.060, 124.460
Source emsc

MOLUCCA SEA

M2.5 Depth: 1 km
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Sumatera Utara · Turpuk Malau

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 12:41:41 UTC
Coordinates 2.540, 98.660
Source emsc
M3.8 Depth: 107 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 12:05:54 UTC
Coordinates -7.550, 127.690
Source emsc

KEPULAUAN BARAT DAYA, INDONESIA

M2.8 Depth: 13 km
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Aceh · Muara Aman

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 11:36:08 UTC
Coordinates 2.720, 96.100
Source emsc
M3.6 Depth: 10 km
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Papua Tengah · Dogiyai

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 11:30:16 UTC
Coordinates -4.220, 135.820
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Sulawesi Selatan

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 11:06:08 UTC
Coordinates -7.880, 117.380
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 39 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur · Sumba Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 10:16:39 UTC
Coordinates -9.750, 119.540
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 64 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 10:11:33 UTC
Coordinates -9.210, 123.820
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 13 km
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Sumatera Utara · Partongkinan Ginjang

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 09:40:41 UTC
Coordinates 2.520, 98.610
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 15 km
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Maluku · Rumahsoal

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 09:28:55 UTC
Coordinates -3.000, 128.380
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 6 km
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Aceh · Wihpesam

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 09:04:40 UTC
Coordinates 4.750, 96.820
Source emsc
M3.4 Depth: 10 km
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Papua · Mamberamo Raya

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 08:34:01 UTC
Coordinates -1.810, 137.370
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 28 km
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Maluku · Ambon

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 07:20:02 UTC
Coordinates -3.540, 128.210
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 102 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 06:52:15 UTC
Coordinates 1.820, 127.630
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 10 km
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Papua Barat · Sermuku

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 06:31:23 UTC
Coordinates -3.500, 133.570
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 2 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 05:25:30 UTC
Coordinates 2.640, 128.050
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 171 km
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Sumatera Utara · Tapusgodang

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 05:24:13 UTC
Coordinates 1.910, 99.510
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Aceh · Cot

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 04:54:32 UTC
Coordinates 5.490, 95.870
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 70 km
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Maluku Utara · Tidore Kepulauan

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 04:32:46 UTC
Coordinates 0.600, 127.390
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 6 km
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Sulawesi Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 01:29:25 UTC
Coordinates -2.780, 122.210
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 12 km
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Bengkulu · Nasal

Time (UTC) 2026-01-17 01:11:34 UTC
Coordinates -5.430, 103.490
Source emsc
M5.3 Depth: 81 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 23:50:46 UTC
Coordinates -3.400, 128.740
Source gfz

Seram, Indonesia

M5.1 Depth: 69 km
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Maluku · Seriholo

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 23:50:45 UTC
Coordinates -3.347, 128.682
Source usgs

26 km W of Amahai, Indonesia

M5.1 Depth: 69 km
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Maluku · Seriholo

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 23:50:44 UTC
Coordinates -3.347, 128.682
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 6 km
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Aceh

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 23:27:16 UTC
Coordinates 3.250, 96.570
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 84 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 23:00:13 UTC
Coordinates 1.360, 127.350
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 143 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 22:15:00 UTC
Coordinates -8.790, 124.440
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 143 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur · Tainsala

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 22:11:37 UTC
Coordinates -9.300, 124.550
Source emsc
M3.5 Depth: 121 km
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Gorontalo · Binakarya

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 21:42:45 UTC
Coordinates 0.430, 121.930
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 130 km
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Sulawesi Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-01-16 20:43:29 UTC
Coordinates -0.110, 123.280
Source emsc

Charts – Indonesia

Distributions and trends based on the QuakeMap24 database.

Monthly activity (last 12 months)

2025-02
0
2025-03
0
2025-04
51
2025-05
759
2025-06
887
2025-07
1183
2025-08
910
2025-09
1237
2025-10
1120
2025-11
1092
2025-12
1462
2026-01
915

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
3947
3-4
3867
4-5
1455
5-6
296
6-7
51
7-8
0
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
7361
70-300
2106
300-700
144
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: 1203
  2. Nusa Tenggara Timur
    Events: 1105
  3. Maluku Utara
    Events: 1036
  4. Sulawesi Tengah
    Events: 958
  5. Papua
    Events: 779

FAQ – Indonesia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia?
The newest entry in our database for Indonesia is dated 2026-01-17 12:53:24 UTC.
What was the strongest recorded earthquake in Indonesia?
The strongest recorded event in our database for Indonesia reached magnitude M6.7.
How many earthquakes are recorded for Indonesia?
QuakeMap24 currently contains 9616 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 M3.31 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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