Riau
Riau: earthquakes and wildfires
Latest earthquakes and wildfires in Riau (Indonesia) on a live map, the strongest earthquakes and largest fires on record.
Live map – Riau
Key statistics (30 days)
Earthquakes M2.5+ and the wildfire fronts shown on the map.
Recent events in Riau
- 20 h agoWildfire near Pekanbaru, Indonesia – active6.0 km² · 51 km E of Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- 43 days agoWildfire near Batam, Indonesia28 km² · 70 km SSW of Batam, Indonesia
- 59 days agoWildfire near Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia12 km² · 7 km NNE of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia
- 77 days agoWildfire near Pekanbaru, Indonesia12 km² · 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia
- 79 days agoWildfire near Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia19 km² · 57 km NW of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia
- 277 days agoWildfire near Dumai, Indonesia11 km² · 30 km NE of Dumai, Indonesia
Historical overview
Earthquakes M3.0+ and significant events of other hazards.
About Riau
Riau has recorded 26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M5.0 in 2023.
Satellites have detected 5 significant wildfires here; the largest burned about 28 km².
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Learn more ›Earthquakes
26 earthquakes of magnitude 3.0 or more since 1990. The strongest was M5.0.
Recent earthquakes
No earthquakes of magnitude 2.5+ in the last 12 months.
Strongest earthquakes on record
| Mag | Location | Time (UTC) | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5.0 | 107 km S of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 255.4 km | |
| 4.9 | 132 km WNW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 220.8 km | |
| 4.8 | 25 km WNW of Balai Pungut, Indonesia | 273.8 km | |
| 4.8 | 146 km NW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 229.0 km | |
| 4.8 | 143 km WNW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 220.2 km | |
| 4.7 | 56 km WSW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 150.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 107 km WNW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 243.0 km | |
| 4.6 | 51 km N of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 5.0 km | |
| 4.5 | 26 km SSE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 66.5 km | |
| 4.5 | 96 km WNW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 33.0 km | |
| 4.4 | 54 km NNE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 18.9 km | |
| 4.3 | 110 km W of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 222.3 km | |
| 4.3 | 64 km W of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 29.7 km | |
| 4.2 | 126 km WNW of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 212.9 km | |
| 4.2 | 106 km SE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | 136.7 km |
Earthquakes per year (M3.0+)
Year
| 2024 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2023 | 2 | M5.0 |
| 2017 | 1 | M4.6 |
| 2012 | 2 | M4.6 |
| 2011 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 2010 | 1 | M4.3 |
| 2009 | 1 | M3.9 |
| 2008 | 1 | M4.1 |
| 2006 | 2 | M3.9 |
| 2005 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2004 | 2 | M4.8 |
| 2003 | 1 | M4.2 |
| 2002 | 2 | M4.2 |
| 2000 | 1 | M4.7 |
| 1997 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1996 | 1 | M3.8 |
| 1995 | 1 | M4.8 |
| 1993 | 1 | M4.5 |
| 1991 | 1 | M4.9 |
| 1990 | 1 | M4.2 |
Wildfires
5 major fires since 2026. The largest covered about 28 km².
Recent fires
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6.0 km² | 51 km E of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | Active | |
| 28 km² | 70 km SSW of Batam, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 7 km NNE of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 57 km NW of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 30 km NE of Dumai, Indonesia | Inactive |
Largest fires on record
| Area | Location | Since | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28 km² | 70 km SSW of Batam, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 19 km² | 57 km NW of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 46 km ESE of Pekanbaru, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 12 km² | 7 km NNE of Kuala Cenaku, Indonesia | Inactive | |
| 11 km² | 30 km NE of Dumai, Indonesia | Inactive |