Sources: ABC Online
A speedboat explodes at a port in Taliabu Island Regency, North Maluku, Indonesia, killing six people, including Benny Laos, a candidate for Governor of North Maluku in the upcoming election, and Regional House of Representatives member Ester Tantri. 2024-10-12
A magnitude-6.5 earthquake strikes off the southwestern coast of Java island, Indonesia. The epicenter of the earthquake was located about 150 kilometers away from Garut, West Java. At least four people are injured and some buildings are damaged. 2024-04-27
Two people are killed and 25 others are injured by a 5.9 magnitude earthquake in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia. 2022-09-30
Scientists announce that the "Megachile pluto" (Wallace's giant bee), the world's largest bee, has been rediscovered in North Maluku, Indonesia, after no confirmed sightings since 1981. The first ever pictures and videos are taken of the rare species. 2019-02-21
The confirmed death toll from an earthquake and tsunami in Indonesia has risen to 1,407. 2018-10-3
At least 1,347 people are now known to have died in the aftermath of the Indonesian earthquake and tsunami. 2018-10-2
The death toll from the magnitude 6.9 earthquake in Lombok, Indonesia, rises to 259, and may go higher still. 2018-08-9
A 7.0 magnitude earthquake strikes Lombok, Indonesia. A tsunami warning is issued. At least 131 people are killed and more than 238 are injured. 2018-08-5
A magnitude 6.4 earthquake hits Lombok, Indonesia, destroying several houses. At least 16 people are killed and 160 others are injured. 2018-07-28
A 6.4 magnitude earthquake occurs off the Indonesian island of Sumatra with one man dying while fleeing his home. 2012-07-25