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Indonesia’s Flores Region Hit by 5.9 Magnitude Earthquake
An earthquake of magnitude 5.9 strikes Indonesia’s Flores region. The event brings focus to Indonesia’s tectonic setting and disaster-prone location in the Indian and Pacific oceans.
Indonesia:
| Dimension | Key Details |
|---|---|
| Capital | Jakarta is the capital of Indonesia. |
| Location | Indonesia comprises the world’s largest archipelago located off the coast of mainland Southeast Asia in the Indian and Pacific oceans. |
| Main islands | Five main islands (west to east) comprise: Sumatra, Java, Kalimantan, Sulawesi, and Papua. |
| Land borders | Indonesia shares its land border with three countries: East Timor, Papua New Guinea, and Malaysia. |
| Geographical Features: Tectonic setting | Indonesia is located at the convergence of tectonic plates, is part of the Ring of Fire, and is highly disaster-prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. |
| Geographical Features: Volcanism | Indonesia comprises 100+ active volcanoes, including Mount Merapi and Mount Krakatoa. |