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Quakes this month
582
Latest UTC: 2026-04-17 14:55:02
Strongest
M7.8
Maluku Utara
Country rank
#3
3979 quakes in 2026 · out of 3 countries
Averages
M3.24 · 51 km
Avg this month: M3.14

Overview – Indonesia

The latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia was on 2026-04-17 at 14:55 UTC in Maluku Utara with magnitude M3.2.

In the current month, 582 earthquakes were recorded in Indonesia with an average magnitude of 3.14.

Most earthquakes in 2026 occurred in Maluku Utara (608), followed by Maluku (516).

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
12605
Strongest
M7.8
Latest (UTC)
2026-04-17 14:55:02 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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M3.2 Depth: 14 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 14:55:02 UTC
Coordinates 0.790, 126.520
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 113 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 14:49:27 UTC
Coordinates 1.950, 127.460
Source emsc

HALMAHERA, INDONESIA

M3.0 Depth: 21 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 12:58:48 UTC
Coordinates -2.790, 129.110
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 17 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 12:54:34 UTC
Coordinates 1.320, 126.560
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 19 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 12:00:12 UTC
Coordinates 1.220, 126.270
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Papua · Yakasib

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 11:39:53 UTC
Coordinates -2.600, 140.200
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 98 km
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Jawa Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 11:22:14 UTC
Coordinates -7.940, 108.990
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 10:42:16 UTC
Coordinates -4.230, 130.360
Source emsc
M4.7 Depth: 32 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 10:21:15 UTC
Coordinates 0.675, 126.314
Source usgs

119 km W of Ternate, Indonesia

M4.2 Depth: 23 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 10:21:15 UTC
Coordinates 0.840, 126.510
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 21 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 10:04:53 UTC
Coordinates 1.470, 126.180
Source emsc
M3.3 Depth: 16 km
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Jawa Tengah

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 09:52:38 UTC
Coordinates -7.150, 110.080
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Sumatera Utara · Nias Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 09:22:23 UTC
Coordinates 1.010, 97.080
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 10 km
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Nusa Tenggara Timur

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 09:07:39 UTC
Coordinates -9.090, 124.080
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 15 km
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Maluku Utara · Galala

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 07:30:19 UTC
Coordinates 1.080, 127.450
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 367 km
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Sumatera Selatan · Sekayu

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 06:38:20 UTC
Coordinates -3.050, 103.890
Source emsc
M2.8 Depth: 89 km
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Sumatera Utara · Simardangiang

Time (UTC) 2026-04-17 06:32:12 UTC
Coordinates 1.810, 99.040
Source emsc
M3.1 Depth: 10 km
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Papua

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 21:41:52 UTC
Coordinates -1.860, 135.470
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 12 km
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Bengkulu · Sungai Rumbai

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 21:37:54 UTC
Coordinates -3.110, 101.120
Source emsc
M3.2 Depth: 27 km
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Maluku

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 21:16:16 UTC
Coordinates -8.360, 128.460
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 35 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 20:56:17 UTC
Coordinates 1.340, 126.260
Source emsc
M2.5 Depth: 8 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 20:39:37 UTC
Coordinates 1.330, 126.580
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 27 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 20:28:10 UTC
Coordinates 1.210, 126.260
Source emsc
M2.7 Depth: 16 km
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Papua Barat · Yopengar

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 20:22:34 UTC
Coordinates -2.450, 134.570
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Sumatra Barat · Painan

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 20:08:27 UTC
Coordinates -1.350, 100.510
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 19 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 15:59:03 UTC
Coordinates 1.260, 126.490
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 33 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 15:00:37 UTC
Coordinates 1.100, 126.330
Source emsc
M3.0 Depth: 10 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 14:36:14 UTC
Coordinates 0.420, 126.330
Source emsc
M2.9 Depth: 10 km
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Maluku Utara

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 14:28:43 UTC
Coordinates 0.730, 126.510
Source emsc
M2.6 Depth: 114 km
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Gorontalo

Time (UTC) 2026-04-16 14:24:11 UTC
Coordinates 0.360, 122.390
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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
582

Counts are per calendar month (UTC).

Magnitude distribution

0-1
0
1-2
0
2-3
5623
3-4
4968
4-5
1624
5-6
337
6-7
51
7-8
2
8-9
0
9+
0

Based on the last 365 days (UTC).

Depth distribution

0-70
9633
70-300
2791
300-700
176
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: 1597
  2. Maluku Utara
    Events: 1568
  3. Nusa Tenggara Timur
    Events: 1460
  4. Sulawesi Tengah
    Events: 1189
  5. Papua
    Events: 979

FAQ – Indonesia

What is the latest recorded earthquake in Indonesia?
The newest entry in our database for Indonesia is dated 2026-04-17 14:55:02 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 12605 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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