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Volcanoes of Indonesia (147 volcanoes)

Updated: Oct 1, 2025 01:55 GMT -
Each volcano in Indonesia is listed that has erupted within the past 10,000 years as well as many older ones active in the Pleistocene. Please navigate on the map or the volcano list below to get more information about an individual volcano.

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Ambang | Awu | Banua Wuhu | Hamiding | Karangetang | Kawalusu | Kawio Barat | Klabat | Lipang | Lokon-Empung | Lompobatang | Mahawu | Napo Taroare | North Kawio | Ruang | Sempu | Soputan | Tangkoko | Tondano | Una Una | Unnamed | Dieng | Lasem | Lawu | Merapi | Merbabu | Muria | Slamet | Sumbing | Sundoro | Telomoyo | Ungaran | Wilis | Barus | Bekulap | Belirang-Beriti | Besar | Bukit Daun | Bukit Lumut | Bukit Lumut Balai | Bukit Nanti | Bukit Telor | Bukit Tenaroh | Bukit Tiga | Dempo | Geureudong | Geureugoh | Gunung Sembuang | Gunung Telago | Gunung Tudeuk | Helatoba-Tarutung | Hulubelu | Hulunilo | Hutapanjang | Imun | Isau-Isau | Kaba | Kembar | Kerinci | Lubukraya | Maninjau | Marapi | Martimbang | Masurai | Melintang | Nama Salah | Olim | Patah | Pendan | Pesagi | Pesawaran-Ratai | Peuet Sague | Pulau Weh | Raja | Raja-Sabanda | Rajabasa | Ranau caldera | Runcing | Sarik-Gajah | Sekincau Belirang | Seulawah Agam | Seulawah Inong | Sibayak | Sibualbuali | Simbolon | Sinabung | Sorikmarapi | Sukadana Basalts | Sumbing | Suoh | Takur-Takur | Talakmau | Talang | Tandikat | Tanggamus | Telong | Teu Minas | Toba | Tujuh | Tungkat | Uruk Simacak | Cakrabuana | Canlancang | Cibugis | Cikuray | Ciremai | Danau | Endut | Gagak | Galunggung | Gede | Gede-Pangrango | Guntur | Gunung Putri | Halimun | Halimun (2) | Kancana | Karang | Kawah Kamojang | Kawah Karaha | Kendang | Kendeng | Mandalagiri | Mandalawangi-Haruman | Papandayan | Perbakti | Pulosari | Salak | Sanggabuana | Sawal | Sedakeling | Sodongabig | Talagabodas | Tampomas | Tangkubanparahu | Tilu | Krakatau | Argowayang | Arjuno-Welirang | Baluran | Bromo | Ijen | Iyang-Argapura | Kawi-Butak | Kelud | Lamongan | Lurus | Malang Plain | Penanggungan | Raung | Ringgit | Selokaki | Semeru | Amasing | Bibinoi | Dukono | Gamalama | Gamkonora | Hiri | Ibu | Jailolo | Makian | Mare | Moti | Tarakan | Tidore | Tigalalu | Tobaru | Todoko-Ranu | Punikan | Rinjani | Ebulobo | Egon | Gunung Beliling | Ilikedeka | Ilimuda | Inielika | Inierie | Iya | Kelimutu | Leroboleng | Lewotobi | Ndete Napu | Poco Leok | Ranakah | Sukaria | Wai Sano | Doro Lambuwu | Doro Maria | Doro Saboke | Ramu-Labumbu | Sangenges | Tambora | Tarowa | Batu Tara | Doro Ora | Doro Otota | Gilbanta | Iliboleng | Ililabalekan | Iliwerung | Lewotolo | Paluweh | Sangeang Api | Sirung | Agung | Batur | Bratan | Merbuk | Patas | Seraja | Banda Api | Emperor of China | Gunung Api Wetar | Manuk | Nieuwerkerk | Nila | Serua | Teon | Wurlali

Bali (6 volcanoes)

Agung | Batur | Bratan | Merbuk | Patas | Seraja

Banda Sea (9 volcanoes)

Banda Api | Emperor of China | Gunung Api Wetar | Manuk | Nieuwerkerk | Nila | Serua | Teon | Wurlali

Central Java (12 volcanoes)

Dieng | Lasem | Lawu | Merapi | Merbabu | Muria | Slamet | Sumbing | Sundoro | Telomoyo | Ungaran | Wilis

East Java (16 volcanoes)

Argowayang | Arjuno-Welirang | Baluran | Bromo | Ijen | Iyang-Argapura | Kawi-Butak | Kelud | Lamongan | Lurus | Malang Plain | Penanggungan | Raung | Ringgit | Selokaki | Semeru

Flores (16 volcanoes)

Ebulobo | Egon | Gunung Beliling | Ilikedeka | Ilimuda | Inielika | Inierie | Iya | Kelimutu | Leroboleng | Lewotobi | Ndete Napu | Poco Leok | Ranakah | Sukaria | Wai Sano

Halmahera (16 volcanoes)

Amasing | Bibinoi | Dukono | Gamalama | Gamkonora | Hiri | Ibu | Jailolo | Makian | Mare | Moti | Tarakan | Tidore | Tigalalu | Tobaru | Todoko-Ranu

Lesser Sunda Islands (11 volcanoes)

Batu Tara | Doro Ora | Doro Otota | Gilbanta | Iliboleng | Ililabalekan | Iliwerung | Lewotolo | Paluweh | Sangeang Api | Sirung

Lombok (2 volcanoes)

Punikan | Rinjani

Sulawesi & Sangihe Islands (21 volcanoes)

Sumatra (68 volcanoes)

Sumbawa (7 volcanoes)

Doro Lambuwu | Doro Maria | Doro Saboke | Ramu-Labumbu | Sangenges | Tambora | Tarowa

Sunda Strait (1 volcano)

Krakatau

West Java (35 volcanoes)

Significant volcanic eruptions: Indonesia

In historic times, at least 78 volcanoes have been active in Indonesia, including Raung, Dempo, and Kerinci volcanoes. A total of 1295 eruptions have been witnessed and documented since around 250 AD.
The table below lists the most recent volcanic eruptions, significant eruptive episodes or related events in Indonesia since around 2020.
DateVolcanoVEIRegionDeathsDamage
1933 Aug 13 - ongoingDukono
Malupang Magiwe and Malupang Warirang
3Halmahera (Indonesia)
2023 Dec 23 - ongoingLewotobi2Flores (Indonesia)
2017 Jun 6 - ongoingSemeru
Jonggring Seloko
4East Java, Indonesia
2020 Dec 31 - ongoingMerapi1Central Java, Indonesia
2023 Dec 3 - ongoingMarapi2Western Sumatra, Indonesia
2008 Apr 5 - ongoingIbu1Halmahera, Indonesia
2024 Dec 15 - Raung?East Java (Indonesia)
2024 Nov 23 - Nov 26Dempo?Sumatra Island (Indonesia)
2020 Nov 27 - 2024 Aug 20Lewotolo2Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia)
2024 May 27 - May 31Dempo1Sumatra Island (Indonesia)
2024 May 28Kerinci2Sumatra (Indonesia)
2024 May 24Suoh ?Sumatra (Indonesia)
2024 May 11
(eruption 2023 Dec 3 - ongoing)
Marapi0Western Sumatra, Indonesia67
heavy
Info
2024 Apr 16 - May 7Ruang?Sangihe Islands, Indonesia
2021 May 25 - 2023 Dec 20Krakatau
Anak Krakatau
2Sunda Strait, Indonesia
2023 Dec 13Bromo1East Java, Indonesia
2023 Feb 8 - Sep 5Karangetang
Kawah Utama, Main Crater, South Crater
?Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia
2023 Jul 25 - Aug 21Dempo2Sumatra Island (Indonesia)
2023 Jan 7 - Mar 17Marapi1Western Sumatra, Indonesia
2022 Oct 15 - 2023 Feb 27Kerinci2Sumatra (Indonesia)
2022 Dec 4
(eruption 2014 Apr 1 ±15 d. - 2017 Jan 9)
Semeru4East Java, Indonesia
light
Info
2022 May 14 - Sep 27Raung2East Java (Indonesia)
2022 May 31Dempo1Sumatra Island (Indonesia)
2022 Feb 17Sangeang Api2Flores Sea, Indonesia
2021 Oct 25 - 2022 Jan 10 ?Karangetang
Uncertain which summit crater
?Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia
2021 Dec 4
(eruption 2014 Apr 1 ±15 d. - 2017 Jan 9)
Semeru4East Java, Indonesia45
heavy
Info
2021 Nov 28 - Nov 29Iliwerung0Lesser Sunda Islands (Indonesia)
2020 Aug 8 - 2021 Sep 23Sinabung3Sumatra, Indonesia
2021 Jul 21Sirung1Pantar Island, Indonesia
2018 Apr 21 - 2021 Jun 13Kerinci1Sumatra (Indonesia)
2021 Apr 29Dieng1Central Java (Indonesia)
2021 Jan 21 - Apr 14Raung2East Java (Indonesia)
2018 Nov 25 - 2021 or laterKarangetang
Kawah Dua (North Crater, Second Crater)
2Siau Island, Sangihe Islands, Indonesia
2020 Dec 26 - Dec 28Bromo1East Java, Indonesia
2020 Jul 16 - Oct 3Raung1East Java (Indonesia)
2018 May 11 - 2020 Jun 21Merapi3Central Java, Indonesia
2017 Feb 25 - 2020 Jun 10Sangeang Api
Summit crater, Doro Api cone
2Flores Sea, Indonesia
2018 Jun 18 - 2020 Apr 17Krakatau
Anak Krakatau
3Sunda Strait, Indonesia
2020 Mar 23 - Apr 2Soputan2North Sulawesi, Indonesia
2018 Dec 22
(eruption 2018 Jun 18 - 2020 Apr 17)
Krakatau3Sunda Strait, Indonesia437
very heavy
Info
Remark:
Our list of volcanic eruptions closely follows the database of eruptions of the Smithsonian's Global Volcanism Project (GVP), the internationally most recognized data source for volcanic eruptions, but also includes significant eruptive episodes or related volcano events. "Volcanic eruptions" are usually to be understood as sequences of individual eruptive episodes that can follow each other, or even overlap (if several vents are involved), and can last many years, decades or even longer. For example, the current activity of Stromboli volcano is understood as a single eruption that has been ongoing since 1934.
Sources: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Volcanic Eruptions Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K | Global Volcanism Project / Smithsonian Institution

Indonesia FAQ

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Latest earthquakes: Indonesia

In the past 7 days, Indonesia was shaken by 1 quake of magnitude 6.0, 2 quakes between 5.0 and 6.0, 34 quakes between 4.0 and 5.0, 105 quakes between 3.0 and 4.0, and 241 quakes between 2.0 and 3.0. There were also 15 quakes below magnitude 2.0 which people don't normally feel.
A magnitude 6.0 hit Java Sea, Jawa Timur, Indonesia .
Magnitude 6.0 Earthquake Java Sea, Jawa Timur, Indonesia widely felt -
Date and TimeMag / DepthNearest Volcano / Location
Sep 30, 11:49 pm (GMT +7)
6.0

12 km
58 km (36 mi) N ofJava Sea, 29 km southwest of Pulau Sapudi Island, Jawa Timur, IndonesiaI FELT IT - 528 reportsInfo
Sep 30, 10:18 pm (Jayapura)
4.9

16 km
596 km (370 mi) NW ofKabupaten Sarmi, South Papua, 171 km west of Jayapura, IndonesiaI FELT IT Info
Monday, September 29, 2025 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 30, 05:30 am (GMT +7)
4.9

10 km
116 km (72 mi) S ofIndian Ocean, 155 km south of Bandung, Kota Bandung, Jawa Barat, IndonesiaI FELT IT - 1 reportInfo
Saturday, September 27, 2025 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 27, 06:08 pm (Jayapura)
5.0

11 km
203 km (126 mi) N ofCeram Sea, 94 km northeast of Amahai, Kabupaten Maluku Tengah, Maluku, IndonesiaI FELT IT Info
Friday, September 26, 2025 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 26, 09:55 pm (Jakarta)
4.6

10 km
32 km (20 mi) S ofKabupaten Lampung Barat, 99 km west of Bandar Lampung, IndonesiaI FELT IT - 4 reportsInfo
Thursday, September 25, 2025 GMT (1 quake)
Sep 25, 04:04 pm (Jakarta)
5.4

12 km
9 km (5.6 mi) E of15 km north of Wongsorejo, Kabupaten Banyuwangi, Jawa Timur, IndonesiaI FELT IT - 429 reportsInfo

Significant Earthquakes in Indonesia since 1900


The deadliest earthquake in Indonesia since 1900 was the magnitude 9.1 earthquake in  Indonesia, Nanggroe Aceh Darussalam Province on Dec, 26, 2004. It resulted in 227,899 fatalities and between 100-1,000 injured people. Most casualties and damage resulted from the tsunami that followed the quake. The height of the tsunami waves reached 51 m (167 ft). This was the 7th deadliest quake known in history and the most disastrous quake in Indonesia ever recorded. This was also the most damaging earthquake that occurred in this time: total economic losses were estimated to the equivalent of $10 billion US Dollars. More than 1,000 houses and other buildings were destroyed and more than 1,000 damaged.

DateMagRegionDeathsDamage
2022 Nov 215.6 W Java Cianjur635
very heavy
Info
2018 Sep 287.5 Sulawesi4,340
catastrophic
Info
2018 Aug 56.9 Lombok Island560
very heavy
Info
2010 Oct 257.8 Sumatra431
heavy
Info
2009 Sep 307.5 Sumatra Padang1,117
catastrophic
Info
2006 Jul 177.7 Java802
heavy
Info
2006 May 266.3 Java Bantul, Yogyakarta5,749
catastrophic
Info
2005 Mar 288.6 Sumatera Sw1,313
heavy
Info
2004 Dec 269.1 Sumatra Aceh Off West Coast227,899
catastrophic
Info
1992 Dec 127.8 Flores Region, Maumere, Babi2,500
very heavy
Info
1976 Jul 146.5 Bali573
very heavy
Info
1976 Jun 257.1 New Guinea Irian Jaya6,000
heavy
Info
1969 Feb 237.0 Sulawesi Parasanga, Paletoang664
heavy
Info
1926 Jul 5? Sumatra100-1,000 (*)
moderate
Info
1926 Jun 285.8 Sumatera100-1,000 (*)
moderate
Info
1924 Dec 2? Java Wonosobo727
heavy
Info
1917 Jan 206.6 Bali1,500
moderate
Info
1914 May 268.1 New Guinea Irian Jaya Japen100-1,000 (*)
moderate
Info
1909 Jun 37.6 Sw Sumatra Kerintji, Redjanglebong100-1,000 (*)
heavy
Info
1907 Jan 48.2 Nw Sumatra Gunungsitoli, Barus2,188
heavy
Info
(*) Estimated numbers
Source: NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information (NCEI), Global Significant Earthquake Database. doi:10.7289/V5TD9V7K

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Significant Earthquakes in Indonesia FAQ

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Introduction

The archipelago of Indonesia consists of more than 13,000 islands, spread over an area that is similar in size to that of the continental United States. It is the country with the greatest number and density of active volcanoes.


Most volcanoes in Indonesia belong to the Sunda Volcanic Arc, streching over 3,000 kilometers from NW Sumatra to the Banda Sea. This volcanic arc results from the subduction of Indian Ocean crust beneath the Asian Plate and includes 76% of the region's volcanoes. To the NNW, the basaltic volcanism of the Andaman Islands results from short spreading centers, and to the east the Banda Arc reflects Pacific Ocean crust subducted westward. North of this arc, the tectonic setting is much more complex: several fragments of plates are converging  to form multiple subduction zones, mainly oriented N-S. These produce the Sulawesi-Sangihe volcanoes on the west and Haimahera on the east of the collision zone.


Indonesia leads the world in many volcano statistics. It has the largest number of historically active volcanoes (76), its total of 1,171 dated eruptions is only narrowly exceeded by Japan's 1,274, although not much is know about the volcanic activity in the time before European colonialists arrived from the 15th century on. Indonesia has suffered the highest numbers of eruptions producing fatalities, damage to arable land, mudflows, tsunamis, domes, and pyroclastic flows. Four-fifths of Indonesian volcanoes with dated eruptions have erupted in this century.


Two of the most devastating volcanic eruptinos in historic time took place in Indonesia: the enormous eruption of Tambora in 1815,- the largest known eruption of the world during historical times,- had such far-reaching effects on the climate that for instance Europe was to experience 1816 as the year without summer. In 1883, the disastrous eruption of Krakatau carved itself deeply into the collective memory of mankind. The eruption of Krakatau was followed by severe tsunamis that killed about 30-40,000 people.


In 1920, a volcano survey was established by the Dutch-led government, leading to much improved volcano monitoring and reporting. The Volcanological Survey of Indonesia (VSI) now operates a network of 64 volcano observatories continuously monitoring 59 volcanoes.


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Freely adapted from: Simkin and Siebert, 1994, Volcanoes of the World: Smithsonian Institution and Geoscience Press, Inc., Tucson, Arizona, 349p.


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