Latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Jan 28, 2025 03:12
(Makassar)
M 3.1 237 km ESE
from Manado
Jan 28, 2025 00:57
(Makassar)
M 3.6 261 km SW
from Manado
Jan 27, 2025 10:22
(Makassar)
M 3.3 133 km ESE
from Manado
Jan 27, 2025 02:39
(Makassar)
M 3.3 282 km SW
from Manado
Jan 26, 2025 22:08
(Makassar)
M 3.7 270 km SW
from Manado
Jan 26, 2025 19:23
(Makassar)
M 3.4 89 km SE
from Manado
Jan 26, 2025 17:46
(Makassar)
M 3.2 122 km ESE
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 20:37
(Makassar)
M 2.8 249 km SW
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 09:53
(Makassar)
M 3.0 101 km E
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 06:43
(Makassar)
M 3.3 255 km SSW
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 06:11
(Makassar)
M 3.4 249 km E
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 05:39
(Makassar)
M 3.3 195 km ESE
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 04:25
(Makassar)
M 3.3 265 km W
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 04:01
(Makassar)
M 2.9 172 km SSW
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 01:37
(Makassar)
M 3.0 110 km SE
from Manado
Jan 25, 2025 01:21
(Makassar)
M 2.9 275 km SW
from Manado
Jan 24, 2025 13:34
(Makassar)
M 4.2 218 km SW
from Manado
Jan 23, 2025 13:19
(Makassar)
M 3.9 129 km SSE
from Manado
Jan 23, 2025 07:15
(Makassar)
M 2.7 293 km WSW
from Manado
Jan 23, 2025 06:38
(Makassar)
M 3.4 276 km SSW
from Manado
Jan 23, 2025 04:54
(Makassar)
M 2.6 288 km SW
from Manado
Jan 23, 2025 02:34
(Makassar)
M 3.0 159 km E
from Manado
Jan 22, 2025 23:15
(Makassar)
M 3.0 174 km E
from Manado
Jan 22, 2025 20:52
(Makassar)
M 2.8 176 km SSW
from Manado
Jan 22, 2025 16:08
(Makassar)
M 3.1 251 km NE
from Manado

Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Sulawesi

Recent North Sulawesi Earthquake News

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

North Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
410 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.1
Jan 28, 2025 03:12

Average

A total of 4104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 410 earthquakes per year, or 34 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Sulawesi roughly every 0 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Sulawesi in 2019. A total of 738 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Sulawesi that year. The strongest had a 7.1 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of North Sulawesi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near North Sulawesi 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 Sulawesi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 3771 91.89%
Mag. 5 310 7.55%
Mag. 6 21 0.51%
Mag. 7 2 0.05%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near North Sulawesi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Nov 15, 2019 00:17.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.1
On Dec 22, 1939 05:00.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Sulawesi occurred on Nov 15, 2019 00:17 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 175 kilometers (109 mi) east of Manado, at a depth of 33 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Sulawesi in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-8.1 earthquake struck on Dec 22, 1939 05:00, 283 kilometers (176 mi) east of Manado. It is the strongest earthquake near North Sulawesi 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 Sulawesi, 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 Sulawesi.

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List of strongest earthquakes near North Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 15, 2019 00:17
(Makassar)
M 7.1 175 km E
from Manado
Jan 18, 2023 14:06
(Makassar)
M 7.0 279 km ENE
from Manado
Jul 7, 2019 23:08
(Makassar)
M 6.9 184 km SE
from Manado
Jan 7, 2019 01:27
(Makassar)
M 6.6 229 km ENE
from Manado
Apr 9, 2024 17:48
(Makassar)
M 6.4 281 km ENE
from Manado
Jun 8, 2016 03:15
(Makassar)
M 6.3 171 km E
from Manado
Sep 16, 2015 15:40
(Makassar)
M 6.3 181 km ENE
from Manado
Mar 18, 2015 06:12
(Makassar)
M 6.2 187 km E
from Manado
Jun 3, 2021 18:09
(Makassar)
M 6.2 206 km SE
from Manado
Jan 7, 2021 04:59
(Makassar)
M 6.1 264 km SW
from Manado

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Sulawesi

Earthquakes by city in North Sulawesi

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

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

Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in North Sulawesi, Indonesia?

A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sulawesi on the night of January 28, 2025 at 03:12 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 237km east-southeast of Manado at a depth of 14km under water in the Maluku Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near North Sulawesi, Indonesia?

A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sulawesi on the night of December 22, 1939 at 05:00 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 283km southwest of Manado at a depth of 150km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Sulawesi since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near North Sulawesi, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 4104 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sulawesi. This averages to 410 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.