Latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Sulawesi? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Sulawesi (also known as Sulawesi Utara), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jan 22, 2026 06:44AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Gulf Of Tomini near Gorontalo (Indonesia) on Thursday Morning.
Jan 18, 2026 12:16PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon in the Maluku Sea 112km from Manado (Indonesia).
Jan 13, 2026 09:27AM
Significant M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Maluku Sea 258km from Manado (Indonesia) on Tuesday Morning.
Nov 5, 2025 07:32AM
On Wednesday Morning a Significant M5.9 Earthquake struck in the Gulf Of Tomini near Gorontalo (Indonesia).
Oct 10, 2025 09:44AM
On Friday Morning an Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake struck in the Philippine Sea near Manay (The Philippines).
North Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4079 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 407 earthquakes per year, or 33 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 3755 | 92.06% |
| Mag. 5 | 302 | 7.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 20 | 0.49% |
| 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
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 126 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.
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 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sulawesi on the afternoon of January 29, 2026 at 15:37 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 166km west of Manado at a depth of 10km under water in the Sulawesi 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, 4079 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sulawesi. This averages to 408 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
