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Latest earthquakes near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Central Sulawesi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Central Sulawesi (also known as Sulawesi Tengah), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Central Sulawesi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Central Sulawesi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Central Sulawesi and elsewhere.
Mar 31, 2026 07:14PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea 211km from Gorontalo (Indonesia) on Tuesday Evening.
Central Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 224 earthquakes per year, or 18 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Central Sulawesi roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Central Sulawesi in 2019. A total of 315 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Central Sulawesi that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Central Sulawesi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Central Sulawesi during this time. Usually, higher magnitudes are less common than lower magnitudes. Small earthquakes with a magnitude below 4 on the Richter scale have been omitted from this overview.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 2050 | 91.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 177 | 7.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 14 | 0.62% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.04% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Central Sulawesi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Central Sulawesi occurred on Sep 28, 2018 18:02 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.5 and struck 73 kilometers (45 mi) north of Palu, at a depth of 20 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Central Sulawesi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1939 05:00, 104 kilometers (65 mi) north of Luwuk. It is the strongest earthquake near Central Sulawesi in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. You can use the tabs to find the heaviest historic earthquakes since the year 1900 or within a specific year or distance from Central Sulawesi.
Earthquakes by city in Central Sulawesi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Use this regional Central Sulawesi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Poso.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Central Sulawesi.
When was the last earthquake in Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Sulawesi on the morning of April 1, 2026 at 07:51 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 165km northwest of Luwuk at a depth of 85km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Sulawesi on the night of December 22, 1939 at 05:00 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 104km north of Luwuk at a depth of 150km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Central Sulawesi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Central Sulawesi, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 2242 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Sulawesi. This averages to 224 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
