Latest earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Nov 6, 2024 19:54
(Makassar)
M 4.0 121 km E
from Polewali
Nov 4, 2024 22:32
(Makassar)
M 2.5 59 km N
from Polewali
Nov 4, 2024 05:58
(Makassar)
M 4.4 212 km ENE
from Polewali
Nov 3, 2024 22:46
(Makassar)
M 3.0 212 km ENE
from Polewali
Nov 3, 2024 13:07
(Makassar)
M 3.1 221 km ENE
from Polewali
Nov 2, 2024 06:16
(Makassar)
M 3.0 261 km NNE
from Polewali
Nov 1, 2024 00:56
(Makassar)
M 2.6 226 km NNE
from Polewali
Oct 30, 2024 15:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 218 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 30, 2024 10:08
(Makassar)
M 2.9 214 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 30, 2024 09:34
(Makassar)
M 3.3 230 km W
from Polewali
Oct 30, 2024 03:21
(Makassar)
M 2.8 187 km NE
from Polewali
Oct 29, 2024 22:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 231 km ESE
from Polewali
Oct 29, 2024 20:54
(Makassar)
M 2.8 224 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 29, 2024 20:44
(Makassar)
M 3.1 225 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 29, 2024 07:32
(Makassar)
M 2.6 180 km NE
from Polewali
Oct 29, 2024 07:17
(Makassar)
M 2.7 175 km NE
from Polewali
Oct 26, 2024 00:10
(Makassar)
M 2.9 20 km S
from Polewali
Oct 24, 2024 18:39
(Makassar)
M 2.9 220 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 24, 2024 14:54
(Makassar)
M 3.7 265 km NNE
from Polewali
Oct 24, 2024 04:42
(Makassar)
M 2.6 291 km ESE
from Polewali
Oct 23, 2024 21:43
(Makassar)
M 2.7 234 km ENE
from Polewali
Oct 23, 2024 05:06
(Makassar)
M 2.5 266 km NNE
from Polewali
Oct 22, 2024 14:26
(Makassar)
M 3.0 285 km SSE
from Polewali
Oct 21, 2024 20:47
(Makassar)
M 2.9 245 km NE
from Polewali
Oct 21, 2024 17:07
(Makassar)
M 3.5 194 km ENE
from Polewali

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat

Provinsi Sulawesi Barat Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
46 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4
Nov 6, 2024 19:54

Average

A total of 468 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 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Provinsi Sulawesi Barat with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 429 91.67%
Mag. 5 37 7.91%
Mag. 6 2 0.43%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On May 29, 2017 22:35.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Feb 23, 1969 08:36.

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 Feb 23, 1969 08:36, 55 kilometers (34 mi) north-northeast of Polewali. It is the strongest earthquake near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Feb 8, 2015 23:09
(Makassar)
M 5.6 111 km N
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

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 4 magnitude earthquake hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat on the evening of November 6, 2024 at 19:54 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 121km east of Polewali at a depth of 10km under water in the Gulf of Boni. 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 morning of February 23, 1969 at 08:36 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 55km west-northwest of Polewali at a depth of 15km 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, 468 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provinsi Sulawesi Barat. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.