Indonesia is one of the most seismically active countries on Earth, straddling the meeting point of the Indo-Australian, Eurasian and Pacific plates. This page pulls real records for Indonesia: the largest earthquakes on record from USGS, how often the ground shakes nearby, tsunamis from the NOAA database, and volcanoes from the Smithsonian program. Nothing is guessed.
A quiet recent record is good news, but many damaging earthquakes strike places that were quiet for decades. The only real protection is a warning the moment the ground moves - which is exactly what the free QuakeMate app gives you, along with tsunami and volcano alerts for Indonesia.
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An interactive breakdown of the earthquake, tsunami and volcano risk near Indonesia - or search any city or region.
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Earthquake risk in Indonesia - FAQ
Is Indonesia at risk of earthquakes?
Yes. On average about 350 quakes a year nearby of magnitude 4+ within 944 km, based on the last 20 years of USGS data. The strongest earthquake on record nearby is M8.2 in 1965.
What was the biggest earthquake in Indonesia?
The strongest earthquake on record near Indonesia is M8.2, in 1965 (1965 Ceram Sea Earthquake), from USGS.
Does Indonesia get tsunamis?
Yes - 66 tsunamis since 1815 (most recently 2025) within 944 km, from the NOAA database. The deadliest killed around 60,000 people.
How do I get earthquake warnings in Indonesia?
Download the free QuakeMate app for iPhone. It watches your location and sends a real-time push the instant a quake strikes nearby, plus tsunami and volcano alerts, with custom magnitude and distance rules. On Android, join the waitlist.