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Latest earthquakes near Gorontalo today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Gorontalo, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Gorontalo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Gorontalo, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Gorontalo Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Gorontalo. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Gorontalo and elsewhere.
Mar 31, 2026 07:14PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea 211km from Gorontalo (Indonesia) on Tuesday Evening.
Gorontalo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Gorontalo in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 184 earthquakes per year, or 15 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Gorontalo roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Gorontalo in 2019. A total of 272 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Gorontalo 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 Gorontalo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Gorontalo 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 | 1703 | 92.5% |
| Mag. 5 | 128 | 6.95% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.54% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Gorontalo
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Gorontalo occurred on Apr 12, 2019 19:40 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) south of Gorontalo, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Gorontalo in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1939 05:00, 69 kilometers (43 mi) south of Gorontalo. It is the strongest earthquake near Gorontalo 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 Gorontalo 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 Gorontalo.
Nearest earthquakes from Gorontalo
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Gorontalo. 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 Gorontalo.
When was the last earthquake in Gorontalo?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorontalo on the morning of April 1, 2026 at 07:51 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 96km west of Gorontalo at a depth of 85km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Gorontalo in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Gorontalo?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Gorontalo on the night of December 22, 1939 at 05:00 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 69km south-southwest of Gorontalo at a depth of 150km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Gorontalo since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Gorontalo?
In the past 10 years, 1841 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Gorontalo. This averages to 184 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
