Latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near North Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
May 21, 2025 06:23
(Makassar)
M 3.4 129 km SE
from Manado
May 21, 2025 04:44
(Makassar)
M 3.3 67 km SSE
from Manado
May 21, 2025 04:04
(Makassar)
M 3.4 292 km NE
from Manado
May 20, 2025 20:33
(Makassar)
M 2.8 146 km E
from Manado
May 20, 2025 15:43
(Makassar)
M 4.2 97 km E
from Manado
May 20, 2025 07:49
(Makassar)
M 2.8 276 km SW
from Manado
May 19, 2025 23:56
(Makassar)
M 3.2 192 km NE
from Manado
May 19, 2025 23:33
(Makassar)
M 2.5 273 km SW
from Manado
May 19, 2025 16:59
(Makassar)
M 3.0 121 km ENE
from Manado
May 19, 2025 10:29
(Makassar)
M 3.5 253 km SW
from Manado
May 19, 2025 03:18
(Makassar)
M 3.6 285 km ENE
from Manado
May 18, 2025 08:32
(Makassar)
M 3.3 203 km NE
from Manado
May 18, 2025 02:02
(Makassar)
M 2.6 285 km SW
from Manado
May 17, 2025 22:03
(Makassar)
M 2.6 228 km SW
from Manado
May 17, 2025 16:46
(Makassar)
M 3.0 169 km E
from Manado
May 17, 2025 12:37
(Makassar)
M 3.3 138 km W
from Manado
May 16, 2025 23:40
(Makassar)
M 2.9 270 km ENE
from Manado
May 16, 2025 18:57
(Makassar)
M 3.4 216 km SW
from Manado
May 16, 2025 08:22
(Makassar)
M 2.7 187 km WSW
from Manado
May 16, 2025 08:11
(Makassar)
M 3.4 120 km SSE
from Manado
May 15, 2025 18:05
(Makassar)
M 3.2 229 km E
from Manado
May 15, 2025 13:11
(Makassar)
M 3.3 245 km E
from Manado
May 15, 2025 04:35
(Makassar)
M 2.6 281 km SW
from Manado
May 14, 2025 17:47
(Makassar)
M 2.6 276 km WSW
from Manado
May 14, 2025 16:07
(Makassar)
M 4.3 185 km SSW
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:
411 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
May 21, 2025 06:23

Average

A total of 4117 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 411 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 3794 92.15%
Mag. 5 300 7.29%
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
Jun 3, 2021 18:09
(Makassar)
M 6.2 206 km SE
from Manado
Apr 10, 2021 17:30
(Makassar)
M 6.1 296 km N
from Manado
Feb 26, 2025 06:55
(Makassar)
M 6.1 120 km S
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 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sulawesi on the morning of May 21, 2025 at 06:23 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 129km south-east of Manado at a depth of 10km 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, 4117 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sulawesi. This averages to 412 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.