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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 31 00:25 Jayapura) |
M 2.9 | 150 km WNW from Ternate |
| 18 hours ago (Mar 30 17:20 Jayapura) |
M 3.2 | 136 km S from Ternate |
| 22 hours ago (Mar 30 12:57 Jayapura) |
M 3.7 | 138 km NW from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 09:45 Jayapura) |
M 3.1 | 156 km NE from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 06:51 Jayapura) |
M 2.8 | 147 km NE from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 23:26 Jayapura) |
M 3.8 | 266 km NNW from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 22:38 Jayapura) |
M 3.2 | 163 km SSW from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 16:39 Jayapura) |
M 3.6 | 288 km NNW from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 12:52 Jayapura) |
M 2.8 | 164 km NE from Ternate |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 12:24 Jayapura) |
M 2.6 | 74 km SE from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 09:01 Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 103 km N from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:59 Jayapura) |
M 2.7 | 147 km WNW from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 00:47 Jayapura) |
M 3.3 | 285 km W from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 19:49 Jayapura) |
M 3.5 | 134 km N from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 19:39 Jayapura) |
M 3.4 | 249 km N from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 13:10 Jayapura) |
M 3.3 | 283 km WNW from Ternate |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:47 Jayapura) |
M 2.6 | 174 km NNE from Ternate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 09:08 Jayapura) |
M 3.3 | 185 km NNE from Ternate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 07:21 Jayapura) |
M 3.5 | 182 km NNE from Ternate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 22:53 Jayapura) |
M 3.4 | 53 km WNW from Ternate |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 13:15 Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 159 km S from Ternate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:00 Jayapura) |
M 2.9 | 182 km W from Ternate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 01:16 Jayapura) |
M 3.1 | 284 km W from Ternate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 23:31 Jayapura) |
M 2.6 | 291 km W from Ternate |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 22:56 Jayapura) |
M 3.2 | 219 km NNW from Ternate |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Ternate
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.
Feb 26, 2025 07:55AM
On Wednesday Morning a Shallow M6.1 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 121km from Manado (Indonesia).
Feb 4, 2025 06:35AM
Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning in the Philippine Sea 267km from Ternate (Indonesia).
Ternate Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4505 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 450 earthquakes per year, or 37 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 | 4138 | 91.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 347 | 7.7% |
| 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 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 125 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Sep 16, 2015 16:40 (Jayapura) |
M 6.3 | 161 km NW from Ternate |
| Feb 24, 2023 05:02 (Jayapura) |
M 6.3 | 289 km NNE from Ternate |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2015 13:46 (Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 1 km SSE from Ternate |
| Apr 18, 2017 23:47 (Jayapura) |
M 4.0 | 3 km NE from Ternate |
| Nov 22, 2015 00:32 (Jayapura) |
M 4.4 | 9 km ENE from Ternate |
| Nov 24, 2015 23:38 (Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 8 km S from Ternate |
| Nov 27, 2015 04:48 (Jayapura) |
M 4.5 | 7 km NE from Ternate |
| Nov 21, 2015 11:59 (Jayapura) |
M 4.2 | 9 km W from Ternate |
| Nov 20, 2015 00:14 (Jayapura) |
M 4.1 | 11 km WSW from Ternate |
| May 7, 2020 09:22 (Jayapura) |
M 4.8 | 13 km SE from Ternate |
| Sep 13, 2019 08:37 (Jayapura) |
M 4.2 | 12 km ENE from Ternate |
| Nov 23, 2015 01:33 (Jayapura) |
M 4.6 | 13 km N from Ternate |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Ternate
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Ternate on the night of March 31, 2025 at 00:25 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 150km west-northwest of Ternate at a depth of 61km 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, 4505 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Ternate. This averages to 451 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
