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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 31 04:12 Makassar) |
M 3.5 | 143 km ENE from Luwuk |
| 5 hours ago (Mar 31 02:12 Makassar) |
M 3.8 | 163 km NNW from Luwuk |
| 13 hours ago (Mar 30 17:45 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 224 km SE from Palu |
| 19 hours ago (Mar 30 12:22 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 198 km SE from Palu |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 30 08:12 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 52 km N from Luwuk |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 03:38 Makassar) |
M 4.5 | 125 km NE from Luwuk |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 17:29 Makassar) |
M 3.5 | 256 km NNE from Palu |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 11:14 Makassar) |
M 3.2 | 166 km NNW from Palu |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:36 Makassar) |
M 4.5 | 169 km NE from Luwuk |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:53 Makassar) |
M 3.8 | 186 km S from Luwuk |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 23:47 Makassar) |
M 3.3 | 275 km NE from Luwuk |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:23 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 227 km SE from Palu |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 13:56 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 190 km SE from Palu |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:23 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 226 km SE from Palu |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 07:18 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 277 km NE from Luwuk |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 05:31 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 79 km N from Luwuk |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 01:21 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 125 km NW from Luwuk |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 00:46 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 200 km SE from Palu |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 23:44 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 299 km SE from Palu |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 22:24 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 189 km SE from Palu |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 13:41 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 281 km NE from Luwuk |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 07:31 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 226 km SE from Palu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:36 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 186 km SSE from Palu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:00 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 187 km SSE from Palu |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 00:16 Makassar) |
M 3.1 | 276 km NE from Luwuk |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Central Sulawesi
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 14, 2025 07:13PM
Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Makassar Strait 231km from Palu (Indonesia).
Feb 26, 2025 06:55AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 121km from Manado (Indonesia).
Central Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2180 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 218 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 | 1998 | 91.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 168 | 7.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 13 | 0.6% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.05% |
| 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 28, 2018 18:02 (Makassar) |
M 7.5 | 73 km N from Palu |
| Apr 12, 2019 19:40 (Makassar) |
M 6.8 | 99 km SSW from Luwuk |
| May 29, 2017 22:35 (Makassar) |
M 6.6 | 76 km SE from Palu |
| Jul 26, 2021 20:09 (Makassar) |
M 6.3 | 100 km W from Luwuk |
| Jan 15, 2021 02:28 (Makassar) |
M 6.2 | 254 km SSW from Palu |
| 33 days ago (Feb 26 06:55 Makassar) |
M 6.1 | 274 km NE from Luwuk |
| Jan 7, 2021 04:59 (Makassar) |
M 6.1 | 115 km N from Luwuk |
| Sep 28, 2018 15:00 (Makassar) |
M 6.1 | 58 km NNW from Palu |
| Jan 20, 2020 00:58 (Makassar) |
M 6.1 | 147 km NE from Luwuk |
| Nov 6, 2021 22:37 (Makassar) |
M 6.0 | 194 km ENE from Luwuk |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Central Sulawesi on the night of March 31, 2025 at 04:12 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 143km east-northeast of Luwuk at a depth of 73km under water in the Maluku Sea. 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, 2180 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Central Sulawesi. This averages to 218 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
