Latest earthquakes near Manado, North Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Manado, North Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Manado? If an earthquake is happening right now near Manado (also known as Kota Manado), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Manado Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Manado. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Manado and elsewhere.
Feb 6, 2025 09:16PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening in the Philippine Sea 249km from General Santos (The Philippines).
Feb 5, 2025 11:12AM
On Wednesday Afternoon a Significant M5.5 Earthquake struck in the Maluku Sea near Ternate (Indonesia).
Manado Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 4093 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Manado, North Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 409 earthquakes per year, or 34 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Manado roughly every 0 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Manado in 2019. A total of 738 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Manado 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 Manado in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Manado 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 | 3762 | 91.91% |
| Mag. 5 | 308 | 7.53% |
| 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 Manado
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Manado 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 Manado 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 Manado 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 Manado, North Sulawesi 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 Manado.
Nearest earthquakes from Manado
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Manado, North Sulawesi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Manado.
When was the last earthquake in Manado, North Sulawesi?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Manado on the night of February 22, 2025 at 01:34 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 288km southwest of Manado at a depth of 27km under water in the Gulf Of Tomini. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Manado, North Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Manado, North Sulawesi?
A 8.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Manado 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 Manado since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Manado, North Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 4093 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Manado. This averages to 409 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 1 days.
