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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.
Dec 5, 2023 08:36PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 219km from Ternate (Indonesia).
Nov 22, 2023 10:48AM
On Wednesday Morning a Strong M6.0 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea 115km from Ternate (Indonesia).
Nov 17, 2023 04:14PM
Strong M6.7 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines) on Friday Afternoon.
Nov 16, 2023 07:26AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Sulawesi Sea near Manado (Indonesia) on Thursday Morning.
Oct 25, 2023 09:25PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake hit near Manado in Indonesia on Wednesday Evening.
Oct 21, 2023 03:51AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Night in the Maluku Sea near Manado (Indonesia).
North Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4347 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 434 earthquakes per year, or 36 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 | 3982 | 91.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 339 | 7.8% |
| Mag. 6 | 23 | 0.53% |
| Mag. 7 | 3 | 0.07% |
| 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, 2014 10:31 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 191 kilometers (119 mi) east-northeast of Manado, at a depth of 45 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-northeast of Manado. It is the strongest earthquake near North Sulawesi in the past 123 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.
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 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sulawesi on the evening of December 5, 2023 at 20:36 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 397km east-northeast of Manado at a depth of 67km 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, 4347 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sulawesi. This averages to 435 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
