Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Indonesia. Show all posts

Monday, August 10, 2026

5.3 Earthquake - Indian Ocean, 80 km southeast of Pulau Enggano Island, Bengkulu, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.3 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of Bengkulu,
Indonesia, late in the evening at 10.15 pm local time (GMT +7). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Wednesday, August 5, 2026

5.7 Earthquake - Maluku Sea, 23 km northeast of Pulau Mayu Island, North Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.7 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea near Pulau Mayu island,
Indonesia, in the early morning at 5.16 am local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Friday, July 24, 2026

5.8 Earthquake - 130 km W of Ternate, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea 120 km (75 mi) from North
Maluku,
Indonesia, in the morning  at 7.58 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 49 km (31 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Monday, June 22, 2026

Tourists Hit by Lava Bombs as Fuego Volcano Erupts

"Tourists were forced to run as lava bombs exploded around them at Mount Dukono on Halmahera Island,
Indonesia. The terrifying footage shows glowing rocks, ash, and panic near the crater — a reminder that active volcanoes can turn deadly in seconds. From Dukono to Stromboli, Etna, and Whakaari / White Island, tourists have repeatedly been caught too close when volcanoes suddenly erupted" Silki

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

6.7 Earthquake - Kabupaten Sigi, 43 km southeast of Palu, Kota Palu, Sulawesi Tengah, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.7 earthquake hit 43 km (27 mi) away from Palu, Sulawesi Tengah,
Indonesia, in the morning at 11.27 am local time (Asia/Makassar GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.The quake was felt widely in the area. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Friday, June 5, 2026

5.2 Earthquake - Sulawesi Tengah, 78 km south of Gorontalo, Kota Gorontalo, Gorontalo, Indonesia,

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Gulf of Tomini near Pulau Buaya island,
Indonesia, in the morning at 7.28 am local time (GMT +8). The quake had a moderate depth of 129 km (80 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Friday, May 22, 2026

5.9 Earthquake - 113 km ESE of Bitung, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea near Pulau Mayu island,
Indonesia, at 01:05 GMT. The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was felt by many near the epicenter. The shallow depth of the quake caused it to be felt more strongly near the epicenter than a deeper quake of similar magnitude would." VD

Friday, May 15, 2026

6.2 Earthquake - 271 km WSW of Tual, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 142 km (88 mi) from
Indonesia in the early morning at 2.53 am local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 146 km (91 mi) and was felt widely in the area.
For most people (93.3%), the quake might only have felt as barely noticeable or weak shaking if at all (intensities I-III). Approx. 10,200 people were in areas with light shaking (intensity IV), the highest intensity this quake likely produced over inhabited areas." VD

Saturday, May 9, 2026

Dukono eruption kills 3, triggers rescue operation in North Maluku, Indonesia

"Local police said three hikers died after Dukono volcano erupted on Halmahera Island, North Maluku,
Indonesia, at 07:41 WIT (22:41 UTC) sending volcanic ash about 10 km (6.2 miles) above the summit. Rescue teams evacuated 17 hikers while the search for three others continued." W

Tuesday, May 5, 2026

5.8 Earthquake - Indian Ocean, 77 km south of Tambolaka, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.8 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near the coast of East Nusa
Tenggara,
Indonesia, in the early afternoon at 2.44 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a shallow depth of 36 km (22 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Sunday, May 3, 2026

5.2 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 118 km northwest of Pulau Molu Island, Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea 116 km (72 mi) from
Indonesia in the late afternoon at 7.27 pm local time (GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 131 km (81 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Sunday, April 12, 2026

5.2 Earthquake - Indian Ocean, 188 km west of Sinabang, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.2 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean 137 km (85 mi) from
Indonesia in the morning at 8.40 am local time (GMT +6). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Thursday, April 9, 2026

5.1 Earthquake - South Papua, 94 km northeast of Nabire, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.1 earthquake hit 94 km (58 mi) away from Nabire, Central Papua,
Indonesia, in the afternoon of Thursday, Apr 9, 2026 at 4.32 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Saturday, April 4, 2026

6.0 Earthquake - Philippine Sea, Philippines

"A very strong magnitude 6.0 earthquake occurred in the Philippine Sea near the coast of Sulawesi Utara,
Indonesia, in the late afternoon at 6.34 pm local time (GMT +8). The quake had a moderate depth of 100 km (62 mi) and was felt widely in the area." Ukrin

Friday, April 3, 2026

5.9 Earthquake - 130 km WNW of Ternate, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Maluku Sea near Pulau Mayu island,
Indonesia, late in the evening of Thursday, Apr 2, 2026 at 11.13 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The quake had a shallow depth of 35 km (22 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Saturday, March 28, 2026

5.4 Earthquake - 114 km SSW of Abepura, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.4 earthquake hit 114 km SSW of Abepura,
Indonesia, in the afternoon at 4.35 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow. The quake was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

5.9 Earthquake - Banda Sea, 21 km northeast of Pulau Maopora Island, Maluku, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.9 earthquake occurred in the Banda Sea near Pulau Maopora island,
Indonesia, in the early morning at 3.38 am local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The quake had a moderate depth of 159 km (99 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

Very strong mag. 6.2 Earthquake - 62 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia

"A very strong magnitude 6.2 earthquake occurred in the Indian Ocean near Pulau Babi island,
Indonesia, in the morning at 11.56 am local time (Asia/Pontianak GMT +7). The quake had a very shallow depth of 18 km (11 mi) and was reported felt by some people near the epicenter." VD

Tuesday, February 24, 2026

5.5 Earthquake - South Papua, 30 km south of Sarmi, Kabupaten Sarmi, Provinsi Papua, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake hit 30 km (19 mi) away from Sarmi, Provinsi Papua,
Indonesia, in the afternoon at 4.46 pm local time (Asia/Jayapura GMT +9). The quake had a very shallow depth of 10.6 km (7 mi) and was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD

Thursday, February 19, 2026

5.5 Earthquake - Celebes Sea, Sulawesi Tengah, 137 km northwest of Gorontalo, Indonesia

"A strong magnitude 5.5 earthquake occurred in the Celebes Sea near the coast of Sulawesi
Tengah,
Indonesia, in the morning at 8.26 am local time (GMT +8). The depth of the quake could not be determined, but is assumed to be shallow.
The quake was not felt (or at least not reported so)." VD