Latest earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia today
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Provinsi Sulawesi Barat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 497 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 49 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 | 453 | 91.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 42 | 8.45% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.4% |
| 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 126 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat on the afternoon of January 8, 2026 at 14:59 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 212km north-east of Polewali at a depth of 5km 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, 497 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provinsi Sulawesi Barat. This averages to 50 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
