Indonesia is one of the zones ‘most prone to earthquakes’
Experts note that Indonesia, located along the Pacific Ring of Fire where tectonic plates converge, is highly susceptible to seismic activity. The volatile region experience frequent earthquakes and volcanic eruptions, with more than 9,200 earthquakes hitting the country on average each year.
The country’s national weather service, BMKG, said: “Indonesia is considered as one of the zones the most prone to earthquakes. This is due to its position at the boundary of 3 major tectonic plates: Indian-Australian, Eurasian and Pacific.
“The plate boundaries are found under the sea. Hence, any large and shallow earthquake generated from this zone may potential to generate tsunami. These situations therefore classify Indonesia into one of the most prone region to tsunami.”