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.
Nov 23, 2025 12:19PM
On Sunday Afternoon a Shallow M5.4 Earthquake struck 142km from Ternate in Indonesia.
Nov 20, 2025 01:19PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Maluku Sea near Ternate (Indonesia) on Thursday Afternoon.
Nov 17, 2025 09:12PM
On Monday Evening a Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 180km from Manado (Indonesia).
Nov 15, 2025 02:33PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Saturday Afternoon in the Philippine Sea 283km from General Santos (The Philippines).
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 4426 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 | 4066 | 91.87% |
| Mag. 5 | 341 | 7.7% |
| 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 May 14, 1932 22:33, 173 kilometers (107 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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near North Maluku on the night of December 5, 2025 at 02:47 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 143km north-east of Ternate at a depth of 72km under water in the Halmahera 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 evening of May 14, 1932 at 22:33 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 173km west-southwest of Ternate at a depth of 15km under water in the Maluku Sea. 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, 4426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Maluku. This averages to 443 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
