Latest earthquakes near North Maluku, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Maluku.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 21, 2025 04:22
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 227 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 22:23
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 275 km W
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 20:24
(Jayapura)
M 3.7 220 km NNE
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 16:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.0 117 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 15:47
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 223 km NNE
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 12:36
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 98 km N
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 11:44
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 172 km WNW
from Ternate
Jan 20, 2025 01:56
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 141 km NE
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 20:20
(Jayapura)
M 4.6 115 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 15:24
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 264 km NNW
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 13:48
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 122 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 09:28
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 66 km SSW
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 05:00
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 138 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 19, 2025 04:01
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 108 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 23:54
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 113 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 23:05
(Jayapura)
M 3.8 113 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 17:59
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 77 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 17:37
(Jayapura)
M 5.1 108 km SW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 11:59
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 134 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 03:58
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 223 km NNW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 03:41
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 142 km NNW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2025 01:35
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 191 km WSW
from Ternate
Jan 17, 2025 22:41
(Jayapura)
M 2.8 154 km NNE
from Ternate
Jan 17, 2025 20:43
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 127 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 17, 2025 13:54
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 283 km NNE
from Ternate

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Maluku

Recent North Maluku Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Maluku. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Maluku and elsewhere.

North Maluku Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
448 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.2
Jan 21, 2025 04:22

Average

A total of 4482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Maluku, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 448 earthquakes per year, or 37 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Maluku roughly every 0 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Maluku in 2019. A total of 896 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Maluku that year. The strongest had a 7.2 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Maluku in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near North 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 North Maluku (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 4108 91.66%
Mag. 5 354 7.9%
Mag. 6 17 0.38%
Mag. 7 3 0.07%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near North Maluku

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.2
On Jul 14, 2019 18:10.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Sep 9, 1966 06:15.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Maluku occurred on Jul 14, 2019 18:10 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.2 and struck 169 kilometers (105 mi) south-southeast of Ternate, at a depth of 19 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Maluku in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Sep 9, 1966 06:15, 216 kilometers (134 mi) south-southeast of Ternate. It is the strongest earthquake near North Maluku 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 North 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 North Maluku.

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List of strongest earthquakes near North Maluku.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jul 14, 2019 18:10
(Jayapura)
M 7.2 169 km SSE
from Ternate
Nov 15, 2019 01:17
(Jayapura)
M 7.1 142 km NW
from Ternate
Jan 18, 2023 15:06
(Jayapura)
M 7.0 219 km N
from Ternate
Jul 8, 2019 00:08
(Jayapura)
M 6.9 136 km WSW
from Ternate
Jan 7, 2019 02:27
(Jayapura)
M 6.6 177 km NNW
from Ternate
Jun 4, 2020 17:49
(Jayapura)
M 6.4 255 km NNE
from Ternate
Apr 9, 2024 18:48
(Jayapura)
M 6.4 215 km N
from Ternate
Jun 8, 2016 04:15
(Jayapura)
M 6.3 125 km WNW
from Ternate
Feb 24, 2023 05:02
(Jayapura)
M 6.3 289 km NNE
from Ternate
Sep 16, 2015 16:40
(Jayapura)
M 6.3 161 km NW
from Ternate

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Maluku

Earthquakes by city in North Maluku

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Maluku, Indonesia.

Use this regional North Maluku earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sofifi.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Maluku.

When was the last earthquake in North Maluku, Indonesia?

A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near North Maluku on the night of January 21, 2025 at 04:22 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 227km northwest of Ternate at a depth of 29km under water in the Maluku Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Maluku, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Maluku, Indonesia?

A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near North Maluku on the morning of September 9, 1966 at 06:15 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 216km north-east of Ternate at a depth of 115km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Maluku since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Maluku, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 4482 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Maluku. This averages to 448 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.