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earthquake Earthquake Risk in Jakarta, Indonesia

Risk Level: High — Score 5/10

Risk: 5Historical: 10

Key Risk Factors

  • Moderate risk rating for Jakarta based on ThinkHazard (Earthquake)
  • Frequent historical activity recorded in proximity
  • Active in the last 12 months (6 events)

Last significant event: Earthquake - 5.3 - 12 km S of Cicurug, Indonesia (2023-10-01)

Highest Risk Cities for Earthquakes

1
Los Angeles, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
2
San Jose, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
3
San Francisco, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
4
Seattle, WA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
5
Long Beach, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
6
Oakland, CA
FEMA: 9Historical: 10
7
Tokyo, Japan
Risk: 9Historical: 10
8
Istanbul, Turkey
Risk: 9Historical: 10
9
Kathmandu, Nepal
Risk: 9Historical: 10
10
Quito, Ecuador
Risk: 9Historical: 10
Jakarta is not in the top 10 for earthquake risk among tracked cities.

How Jakarta Compares

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Notable Earthquake Events Near Jakarta

Earthquake - 5.2 - 23km SSE of Cileungsi, Indonesia

October 16, 2014 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

5.3 - Java, Indonesia

November 5, 2011 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.0 - 10 km E of Rangkasbitung, Indonesia

July 6, 2020 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.1 - 10km ENE of Langgen, Indonesia

September 24, 2017 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake - 5.3 - 12 km S of Cicurug, Indonesia

September 30, 2023 — ADVISORY

Impact data not available

Earthquake Preparedness Tips

  • 1.Secure heavy furniture and appliances to walls
  • 2.Create a family earthquake plan with meeting points
  • 3.Keep an emergency kit with water, food, flashlight, and first aid supplies
  • 4.Learn how to shut off gas, water, and electricity
  • 5.Practice Drop, Cover, and Hold On drills regularly

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