Special Region of Aceh
Special Region of Aceh: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Special Region of Aceh (Indonesia) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
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Latest event7.1 km²2 days ago10 km WNW of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Forecast: ECMWF via Copernicus EMS – GWIS
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Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Special Region of Aceh
- 2 days agoWildfire near Lhokseumawe, Indonesia7.1 km² · 10 km WNW of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia
- 4.48 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Meulaboh, Indonesia93 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia
- 4.414 days agoM4.4 earthquake near Meulaboh, Indonesia38 km N of Meulaboh, Indonesia
- 4.621 days agoM4.6 earthquake near Langsa, Indonesia55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia
- 5.026 days agoM5.0 earthquake near Meulaboh, Indonesia20 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia
- 4.136 days agoM4.1 earthquake near Singkil, Indonesia55 km S of Singkil, Indonesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Special Region of Aceh
Special Region of Aceh has recorded 4,270 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M9.1 in 2004.
Satellites have detected 2 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 14 km².
Know the official emergency number, prepare an emergency kit and follow the instructions of your civil protection authority.
Learn more ›Earthquakes
4,270 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1976. The strongest was M9.1.
Recent earthquakes
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 93 km W of Meulaboh, Indonesia | 50.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 38 km N of Meulaboh, Indonesia | 10.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 55 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia | 10.0 km | |
| 5.0 | 20 km SW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | 65.3 km | |
| 4.1 | 55 km S of Singkil, Indonesia | 53.4 km | |
| 4.5 | 71 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 88.6 km | |
| 5.3 | 86 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 55.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 97 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 58.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 112 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 51.1 km | |
| 4.5 | 80 km SW of Blangpidie, Indonesia | 47.5 km |
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Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9.1 | 96 km S of Meulaboh, Indonesia | 30.0 km | |
| 7.8 | 75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia | 31.0 km | |
| 7.4 | 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 26.0 km | |
| 7.3 | 50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 30.0 km | |
| 7.2 | 46 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia | 38.0 km | |
| 7.0 | 69 km SW of Blangpidie, Indonesia | 33.0 km | |
| 6.9 | 164 km WSW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 33.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 100 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 36.0 km | |
| 6.8 | 277 km WSW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 27.0 km | |
| 6.7 | 34 km N of Subulussalam, Indonesia | 91.0 km | |
| 6.6 | 68 km WSW of Sabang, Indonesia | 79.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 15 km WNW of Reuleuet, Indonesia | 13.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 45 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 22.0 km | |
| 6.5 | 57 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia | 21.0 km | |
| 6.4 | 54 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia | 17.0 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2026 | 52 | M6.2 |
| 2025 | 71 | M6.4 |
| 2024 | 58 | M5.7 |
| 2023 | 60 | M6.1 |
| 2022 | 46 | M6.2 |
| 2021 | 64 | M5.3 |
| 2020 | 58 | M6.3 |
| 2019 | 50 | M5.2 |
| 2018 | 71 | M5.2 |
| 2017 | 49 | M5.4 |
| 2016 | 87 | M6.5 |
| 2015 | 98 | M5.5 |
| 2014 | 99 | M5.9 |
| 2013 | 103 | M6.1 |
| 2012 | 119 | M6.5 |
| 2011 | 101 | M6.7 |
| 2010 | 112 | M7.8 |
| 2009 | 61 | M6.0 |
| 2008 | 225 | M7.4 |
| 2007 | 172 | M6.1 |
| 2006 | 308 | M6.2 |
| 2005 | 1,154 | M6.8 |
| 2004 | 246 | M9.1 |
| 2003 | 48 | M5.9 |
| 2002 | 66 | M7.3 |
| 2001 | 37 | M5.7 |
| 2000 | 23 | M5.7 |
| 1999 | 32 | M5.9 |
| 1998 | 22 | M4.9 |
| 1997 | 38 | M6.0 |
| 1996 | 32 | M5.3 |
| 1995 | 36 | M6.9 |
| 1994 | 25 | M6.2 |
| 1993 | 19 | M6.3 |
| 1992 | 12 | M5.3 |
| 1991 | 36 | M5.9 |
| 1990 | 32 | M6.2 |
| 1989 | 25 | M5.6 |
| 1988 | 25 | M5.9 |
| 1987 | 31 | M5.8 |
| 1986 | 24 | M5.8 |
| 1985 | 19 | M5.3 |
| 1984 | 30 | M5.6 |
| 1983 | 47 | M6.6 |
| 1982 | 24 | M5.5 |
| 1981 | 15 | M5.1 |
| 1980 | 11 | M5.9 |
| 1979 | 22 | M6.8 |
| 1978 | 8 | M5.4 |
| 1977 | 13 | M5.9 |
| 1976 | 54 | M7.0 |
Wildfires
2 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 14 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 7.1 km² | 10 km WNW of Lhokseumawe, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 14 km² | 46 km WNW of Blangpidie, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 9 km W of Subulussalam, Indonesia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14 km² | 46 km WNW of Blangpidie, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 10 km² | 9 km W of Subulussalam, Indonesia | Inactive |