Latest news in Indonesia? September 12th, 2026

A magnitude 5.9 earthquake struck off the Thousand Islands (Kepulauan Seribu) regency near Jakarta at 04:23 WIB. According to the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG), the deep earthquake occurred at a depth of roughly 376 kilometers and carried no tsunami potential, with authorities confirming safe conditions and monitoring for aftershocks. Kompas.com+ 1Disaster management agencies and regional authorities continue to manage the aftermath of heightened volcanic activity across the archipelago. Following recent major eruptions from Mount Anak Krakatau that disrupted regional flights and spread volcanic ash across parts of Banten, Lampung, and Jakarta, cleaning operations and air-traffic resumptions remain in focus. Heightened activity has also been monitored at Mount Semeru in East Java, Mount Ile Lewotolok in East Nusa Tenggara, and Mount Sinabung in North Sumatra. AP News+ 1BMKG maintains an active maritime warning for high sea waves reaching up to 4 meters across several waters, notably in parts of the Indian Ocean south of Java, Bali, and west of Sumatra, cautioning fishermen and coastal marine transport. Tribunnews.comThe central government confirmed that national fuel subsidies will remain steady to maintain price stability, while regional authorities in parts of South Sulawesi address localized fuel distribution bottlenecks.