Latest earthquakes near North Maluku, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Maluku, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Maluku? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Maluku (also known as Provinsi Maluku Utara), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Dec 21, 2025 09:21PM
On Sunday Evening a Significant M5.6 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 160km from Manado (Indonesia).
Oct 10, 2025 10:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
North Maluku Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4424 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 442 earthquakes per year, or 36 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 4061 | 91.79% |
| Mag. 5 | 344 | 7.78% |
| Mag. 6 | 16 | 0.36% |
| 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
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 126 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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near North Maluku on the evening of January 8, 2026 at 23:44 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 200km west-southwest of Ternate at a depth of 10km 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, 4424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Maluku. This averages to 442 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
