Latest earthquakes near Tual, Maluku today
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Recent Tual Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tual. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tual and elsewhere.
Dec 21, 2025 01:02PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Banda Sea 209km from Tual (Indonesia).
Tual Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1461 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tual, Maluku in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 146 earthquakes per year, or 12 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tual roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tual in 2023. A total of 230 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tual that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Tual in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tual 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 | 1358 | 92.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 98 | 6.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tual
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tual occurred on Jul 14, 2025 14:49 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 180 kilometers (112 mi) west-southwest of Tual, at a depth of 71 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tual in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.5 earthquake struck on Feb 2, 1938 04:04, 142 kilometers (88 mi) west-southwest of Tual. It is the strongest earthquake near Tual 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 Tual, 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 Tual.
Nearest earthquakes from Tual
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tual, 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 Tual.
When was the last earthquake in Tual, Maluku?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Tual on the afternoon of January 6, 2026 at 17:44 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 288km west-southwest of Tual at a depth of 181km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tual, Maluku in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tual, Maluku?
A 8.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tual 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 Tual since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tual, Maluku?
In the past 10 years, 1461 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tual. This averages to 146 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
