Latest earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia today
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| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 7 hours ago (Mar 31 04:03 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 283 km ESE from Polewali |
| 17 hours ago (Mar 30 17:45 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 223 km ENE from Polewali |
| 23 hours ago (Mar 30 12:22 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 234 km NE from Polewali |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:23 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 204 km ENE from Polewali |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 13:56 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 203 km NE from Polewali |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:23 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 226 km ENE from Polewali |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 02:09 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 81 km ESE from Polewali |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 00:46 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 211 km NE from Polewali |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 23:44 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 295 km ENE from Polewali |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 22:24 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 204 km NE from Polewali |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 07:31 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 252 km ENE from Polewali |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:36 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 199 km NE from Polewali |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:00 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 200 km NE from Polewali |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 15:35 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 198 km NE from Polewali |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 14:10 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 204 km NE from Polewali |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 03:51 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 202 km NE from Polewali |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 22:53 Makassar) |
M 3.4 | 209 km NE from Polewali |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 18:23 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 90 km NE from Polewali |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 15:28 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 127 km NE from Polewali |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 02:25 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 200 km NE from Polewali |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 19:19 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 276 km ESE from Polewali |
| 10 days ago (Mar 21 01:35 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 289 km NNE from Polewali |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 21:16 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 202 km NE from Polewali |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 10:54 Makassar) |
M 3.3 | 289 km NNE from Polewali |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 07:21 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 130 km SE from Polewali |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Provinsi Sulawesi Barat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 48 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat in 2018. A total of 142 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Provinsi Sulawesi Barat that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Provinsi Sulawesi Barat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat 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 | 441 | 91.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 7.9% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.42% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat occurred on May 29, 2017 22:35 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 267 kilometers (166 mi) north-northeast of Polewali, at a depth of 12 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 8, 1984 23:24, 90 kilometers (56 mi) north-northeast of Polewali. It is the strongest earthquake near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat 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 Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, 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 Provinsi Sulawesi Barat.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 29, 2017 22:35 (Makassar) |
M 6.6 | 267 km NNE from Polewali |
| Jan 15, 2021 02:28 (Makassar) |
M 6.2 | 72 km NW from Polewali |
| Mar 28, 2020 23:43 (Makassar) |
M 5.9 | 212 km NNE from Polewali |
| Sep 28, 2018 18:25 (Makassar) |
M 5.8 | 273 km NNE from Polewali |
| Jun 8, 2022 13:32 (Makassar) |
M 5.8 | 116 km NW from Polewali |
| Sep 28, 2018 18:16 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 295 km NNE from Polewali |
| Jan 14, 2021 14:35 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 71 km NW from Polewali |
| Nov 15, 2018 07:01 (Makassar) |
M 5.5 | 59 km N from Polewali |
| Feb 27, 2023 09:26 (Makassar) |
M 5.5 | 226 km NNE from Polewali |
| Mar 24, 2019 09:32 (Makassar) |
M 5.5 | 218 km NE from Polewali |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Earthquakes by city in Provinsi Sulawesi Barat
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia.
Use this regional Provinsi Sulawesi Barat earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Majene.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat.
When was the last earthquake in Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat on the night of March 31, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 283km east-southeast of Polewali at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat on the evening of January 8, 1984 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 90km northwest of Polewali at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 481 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provinsi Sulawesi Barat. This averages to 48 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
