Latest earthquakes near Tual, Maluku today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Tual, Maluku, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Tual? If an earthquake is happening right now near Tual, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 25 18:50 Jayapura) |
M 5.0 | 272 km WSW from Tual |
| 3 days ago (Mar 23 12:17 Jayapura) |
M 4.7 | 228 km WSW from Tual |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 00:56 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 247 km N from Tual |
| 5 days ago (Mar 21 14:56 Jayapura) |
M 4.3 | 286 km WSW from Tual |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 04:57 Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 161 km SW from Tual |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 14:06 Jayapura) |
M 4.3 | 197 km NE from Tual |
| 14 days ago (Mar 12 19:55 Jayapura) |
M 4.6 | 140 km NE from Tual |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 19:02 Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 292 km WSW from Tual |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 15:03 Jayapura) |
M 3.5 | 132 km NE from Tual |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 01:39 Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 212 km WSW from Tual |
| 19 days ago (Mar 7 15:57 Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 152 km NNW from Tual |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 05:01 Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 286 km WSW from Tual |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 21:32 Jayapura) |
M 3.9 | 282 km NNE from Tual |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 22:38 Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 294 km W from Tual |
| 25 days ago (Mar 2 01:25 Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 94 km ENE from Tual |
| 26 days ago (Mar 1 06:58 Jayapura) |
M 5.5 | 236 km W from Tual |
| 26 days ago (Feb 28 22:58 Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 198 km W from Tual |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 20:49 Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 288 km WSW from Tual |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 20:49 Jayapura) |
M 4.8 | 291 km WSW from Tual |
| 34 days ago (Feb 20 17:58 Jayapura) |
M 4.2 | 292 km W from Tual |
| 35 days ago (Feb 19 13:38 Jayapura) |
M 5.1 | 310 km NW from Tual |
| 36 days ago (Feb 19 08:39 Jayapura) |
M 5.7 | 315 km NW from Tual |
| 36 days ago (Feb 19 03:51 Jayapura) |
M 4.9 | 219 km WSW from Tual |
| 36 days ago (Feb 18 22:40 Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 81 km NNW from Tual |
| 37 days ago (Feb 18 10:57 Jayapura) |
M 3.6 | 167 km ENE from Tual |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Tual
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.
Mar 1, 2025 06:58AM
Significant M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Banda Sea 236km from Tual (Indonesia) on Saturday Morning.
Feb 19, 2025 08:39AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Seram Sea 278km from Sorong (Indonesia).
Tual Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1419 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 141 earthquakes per year, or 11 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 232 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 | 1312 | 92.46% |
| Mag. 5 | 103 | 7.26% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.28% |
| 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 Feb 17, 2023 18:37 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 131 kilometers (81 mi) south-southwest of Tual, at a depth of 40 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) south-southwest of Tual. It is the strongest earthquake near Tual in the past 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 17, 2023 18:37 (Jayapura) |
M 6.1 | 131 km SSW from Tual |
| 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 |
| Nov 3, 2021 01:43 (Jayapura) |
M 5.9 | 285 km WSW from Tual |
| Mar 2, 2018 11:20 (Jayapura) |
M 5.9 | 279 km WSW from Tual |
| Jan 26, 2019 17:12 (Jayapura) |
M 5.9 | 113 km E from Tual |
| Nov 10, 2023 12:50 (Jayapura) |
M 5.9 | 284 km W from Tual |
| Sep 22, 2019 04:53 (Jayapura) |
M 5.9 | 273 km WSW from Tual |
| Jun 15, 2019 05:10 (Jayapura) |
M 5.7 | 226 km W from Tual |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 17:24 (Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 8 km SW from Tual |
| Mar 16, 2023 06:08 (Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 22 km NW from Tual |
| Jun 8, 2023 01:31 (Jayapura) |
M 4.6 | 36 km WNW from Tual |
| Jul 16, 2015 20:04 (Jayapura) |
M 4.2 | 48 km NNW from Tual |
| Sep 11, 2022 14:44 (Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 49 km NW from Tual |
| Apr 18, 2019 19:20 (Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 54 km NW from Tual |
| Jan 2, 2020 08:50 (Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 56 km S from Tual |
| Mar 5, 2019 23:45 (Jayapura) |
M 4.2 | 57 km WSW from Tual |
| Oct 17, 2024 05:48 (Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 58 km E from Tual |
| Jun 1, 2018 16:16 (Jayapura) |
M 4.7 | 58 km NW from Tual |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Tual
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Tual.
When was the last earthquake in Tual, Maluku?
A 5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tual on the evening of March 25, 2025 at 18:50 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 272km west-southwest of Tual at a depth of 142km 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, 1419 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tual. This averages to 142 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
