Latest earthquakes near Maluku, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Maluku.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 9, 2024 16:16
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 243 km W
from Tual
Oct 9, 2024 02:37
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 277 km WSW
from Tual
Oct 8, 2024 03:10
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 159 km NNE
from Ambon
Oct 6, 2024 13:57
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 185 km WNW
from Ambon
Oct 4, 2024 16:53
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 204 km W
from Tual
Oct 4, 2024 15:32
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 148 km NE
from Tual
Oct 3, 2024 00:32
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 65 km N
from Ambon
Oct 2, 2024 13:44
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 295 km NNW
from Ambon
Oct 2, 2024 04:52
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 161 km NE
from Tual
Oct 1, 2024 20:16
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 174 km ENE
from Ambon
Oct 1, 2024 00:25
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 174 km W
from Tual
Sep 30, 2024 10:38
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 158 km NNE
from Ambon
Sep 29, 2024 23:08
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 172 km ESE
from Ambon
Sep 29, 2024 15:27
(Jayapura)
M 4.7 191 km ESE
from Ambon
Sep 29, 2024 07:13
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 137 km NNE
from Ambon
Sep 26, 2024 09:22
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 272 km WSW
from Tual
Sep 25, 2024 14:36
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 253 km WSW
from Tual
Sep 23, 2024 01:21
(Jayapura)
M 3.4 191 km NW
from Ambon
Sep 22, 2024 21:36
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 155 km E
from Ambon
Sep 22, 2024 14:02
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 187 km WNW
from Tual
Sep 22, 2024 06:05
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 174 km ENE
from Ambon
Sep 21, 2024 03:15
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 258 km ENE
from Ambon
Sep 19, 2024 22:06
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 269 km ENE
from Ambon
Sep 19, 2024 05:51
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 247 km W
from Tual
Sep 17, 2024 15:40
(Jayapura)
M 5.1 241 km SE
from Ambon

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Maluku Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
293 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.4
Oct 9, 2024 16:16

Average

A total of 2930 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 293 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Maluku with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Maluku (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 2736 93.38%
Mag. 5 186 6.35%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Dec 9, 2015 19:21.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.5
On Feb 2, 1938 04:04.

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.

Last 10 yrs All magnitudes
2023 All mag
Historic M6+ since 1900
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List of strongest earthquakes near Maluku.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 9, 2015 19:21
(Jayapura)
M 6.9 154 km ESE
from Ambon
Sep 26, 2019 08:46
(Jayapura)
M 6.5 34 km NE
from Ambon
Feb 17, 2023 18:37
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 131 km SSW
from Tual
Feb 26, 2018 22:34
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 195 km WNW
from Ambon
Oct 31, 2017 20:50
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 48 km W
from Ambon
Feb 26, 2020 16:33
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 274 km SW
from Tual
Aug 2, 2021 14:01
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 183 km NE
from Tual
Nov 11, 2021 02:46
(Jayapura)
M 6.0 215 km NE
from Tual
Sep 8, 2020 09:45
(Jayapura)
M 5.9 218 km SE
from Ambon
Jan 26, 2019 17:12
(Jayapura)
M 5.9 113 km E
from Tual

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Maluku on the afternoon of October 9, 2024 at 16:16 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 243km west of Tual at a depth of 82km 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, 2930 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.