Latest earthquakes near Palu, Central Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palu, Central Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palu? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palu (also known as Kabupaten Poso), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Palu Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palu. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palu and elsewhere.
Jan 22, 2026 06:44AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Gulf Of Tomini near Gorontalo (Indonesia) on Thursday Morning.
Nov 5, 2025 07:32AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Gulf Of Tomini near Gorontalo (Indonesia).
Palu Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 952 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palu, Central Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 95 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palu roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palu in 2018. A total of 224 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palu that year. The strongest had a 7.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Palu in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Palu 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 | 864 | 90.76% |
| Mag. 5 | 81 | 8.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.63% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palu
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palu 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 Palu in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jan 1, 1996 16:05, 182 kilometers (113 mi) north of Palu. It is the strongest earthquake near Palu 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 Palu, 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 Palu.
Nearest earthquakes from Palu
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palu, 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 Palu.
When was the last earthquake in Palu, Central Sulawesi?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palu on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 22:14 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 200km north of Palu at a depth of 40km under water in the Makassar Strait. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palu, Central Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palu, Central Sulawesi?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Palu on the afternoon of January 1, 1996 at 16:05 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 182km north of Palu at a depth of 24km under water in the Makassar Strait. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palu since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palu, Central Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 952 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palu. This averages to 95 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
