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Latest earthquakes near Maluku, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Maluku, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Maluku? If an earthquake is happening right now near Maluku (also known as Provinsi Maluku), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Maluku Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Maluku. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Maluku and elsewhere.
Oct 22, 2024 11:36AM
Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Banda Sea 265km from Tual (Indonesia).
Oct 21, 2024 05:24PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Maluku Sea 295km from Ambon (Indonesia) on Monday Afternoon.
Oct 21, 2024 03:32PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 210km from Ternate (Indonesia).
Oct 21, 2024 01:12PM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Maluku Sea 300km from Ambon (Indonesia) on Monday Afternoon.
Oct 21, 2024 12:24PM
On Monday Afternoon a Shallow M5.8 Earthquake struck 5mi from Indonesia.
Maluku Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2929 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Maluku, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 292 earthquakes per year, or 24 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Maluku roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Maluku in 2019. A total of 347 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Maluku that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Maluku in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Maluku 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 | 2734 | 93.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 187 | 6.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.27% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Maluku
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Maluku occurred on Dec 9, 2015 19:21 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) east-southeast of Ambon, at a depth of 21 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Maluku in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.5 earthquake struck on Feb 2, 1938 04:04, 142 kilometers (88 mi) east-southeast of Tual. It is the strongest earthquake near Maluku in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Maluku, 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 Maluku.
Earthquakes by city in Maluku
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Maluku, Indonesia.
Use this regional Maluku earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Amahai.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Maluku.
When was the last earthquake in Maluku, Indonesia?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Maluku on the morning of October 22, 2024 at 11:36 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 359km south-east of Ambon at a depth of 10km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Maluku, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Maluku, Indonesia?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Maluku on the night of February 2, 1938 at 04:04 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 142km west-northwest of Tual at a depth of 25km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Maluku since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Maluku, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 2929 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Maluku. This averages to 293 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
