Latest earthquakes near Ternate, North Maluku today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Ternate, North Maluku, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Ternate? If an earthquake is happening right now near Ternate, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Ternate Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Ternate. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Ternate 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).
Ternate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Ternate, North Maluku 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 Ternate roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Ternate in 2019. A total of 896 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Ternate 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 Ternate in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Ternate 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 Ternate
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Ternate 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 Ternate 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 Ternate 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 Ternate, North 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 Ternate.
Nearest earthquakes from Ternate
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Ternate, North 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 Ternate.
When was the last earthquake in Ternate, North Maluku?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Ternate on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 12:02 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 163km south-southeast of Ternate at a depth of 123km under water in the Maluku Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Ternate, North Maluku in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Ternate, North Maluku?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Ternate 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 Ternate since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Ternate, North Maluku?
In the past 10 years, 4424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ternate. This averages to 442 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
