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Latest earthquakes near Ambon, Maluku today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ambon, Maluku, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ambon? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ambon, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ambon Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ambon. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ambon 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.
Ambon Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ambon, Maluku in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 156 earthquakes per year, or 13 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Ambon roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ambon in 2015. A total of 197 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ambon that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Ambon in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Ambon 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 | 1465 | 93.61% |
| Mag. 5 | 96 | 6.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.26% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Ambon
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ambon 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 Ambon in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.2 earthquake struck on Jan 24, 1965 09:11, 276 kilometers (171 mi) east-southeast of Ambon. It is the strongest earthquake near Ambon 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 Ambon, Maluku 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 Ambon.
Nearest earthquakes from Ambon
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ambon, Maluku. 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 Ambon.
When was the last earthquake in Ambon, Maluku?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambon 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 Ambon, Maluku in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ambon, Maluku?
A 8.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Ambon on the morning of January 24, 1965 at 09:11 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 276km west-northwest of Ambon at a depth of 20km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Ambon since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ambon, Maluku?
In the past 10 years, 1565 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ambon. This averages to 157 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
