Latest earthquakes near Luwuk, Central Sulawesi today
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Recent Luwuk Earthquake News
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Luwuk Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1885 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Luwuk, Central Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 188 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Luwuk roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Luwuk in 2019. A total of 265 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Luwuk 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 Luwuk in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Luwuk 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 | 1730 | 91.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 143 | 7.59% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Luwuk
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Luwuk occurred on Apr 12, 2019 19:40 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 99 kilometers (62 mi) south-southwest of Luwuk, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Luwuk in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1939 05:00, 104 kilometers (65 mi) south-southwest of Luwuk. It is the strongest earthquake near Luwuk 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 Luwuk, Central Sulawesi 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 Luwuk.
Nearest earthquakes from Luwuk
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Luwuk, Central Sulawesi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Luwuk.
When was the last earthquake in Luwuk, Central Sulawesi?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Luwuk on the afternoon of July 1, 2026 at 12:11 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 262km southwest of Luwuk at a depth of 3km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Luwuk, Central Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Luwuk, Central Sulawesi?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Luwuk 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 Luwuk since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Luwuk, Central Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 1885 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Luwuk. This averages to 189 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.

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On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Jun 7, 2026 02:56AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Night in the Maluku Sea 186km from Manado (Indonesia).
Jun 5, 2026 07:28AM
On Friday Morning a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Gulf Of Tomini near Gorontalo (Indonesia).