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
Jul 18, 2025 11:52
(Makassar)
M 2.8 178 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 18, 2025 07:59
(Makassar)
M 4.6 261 km NW
from Polewali
Jul 18, 2025 05:46
(Makassar)
M 2.8 282 km ESE
from Polewali
Jul 17, 2025 02:55
(Makassar)
M 2.5 176 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 16, 2025 14:06
(Makassar)
M 3.5 201 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 16, 2025 04:37
(Makassar)
M 2.6 204 km ENE
from Polewali
Jul 16, 2025 03:41
(Makassar)
M 3.3 220 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 14:12
(Makassar)
M 3.1 212 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 08:13
(Makassar)
M 3.0 212 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 06:22
(Makassar)
M 3.5 216 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 04:52
(Makassar)
M 3.1 182 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 02:49
(Makassar)
M 2.9 209 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 15, 2025 01:19
(Makassar)
M 2.6 207 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 23:04
(Makassar)
M 2.5 210 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 22:20
(Makassar)
M 2.6 208 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 22:11
(Makassar)
M 3.1 206 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 21:26
(Makassar)
M 2.8 209 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 21:11
(Makassar)
M 2.7 208 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 21:02
(Makassar)
M 2.6 210 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 20:52
(Makassar)
M 5.0 215 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 14, 2025 19:38
(Makassar)
M 3.4 282 km ESE
from Polewali
Jul 13, 2025 13:04
(Makassar)
M 2.7 263 km NNE
from Polewali
Jul 13, 2025 10:37
(Makassar)
M 2.5 211 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 13, 2025 09:44
(Makassar)
M 2.7 218 km NE
from Polewali
Jul 13, 2025 05:43
(Makassar)
M 2.6 287 km ENE
from Polewali

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat

Provinsi Sulawesi Barat Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
49 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.8
Jul 18, 2025 11:52

Average

A total of 491 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.

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. 4 450 91.65%
Mag. 5 39 7.94%
Mag. 6 2 0.41%
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 Jan 8, 1984 23:24.

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.

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Historic M6+ since 1900
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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
Jun 8, 2022 13:32
(Makassar)
M 5.8 116 km NW
from Polewali
Sep 28, 2018 18:25
(Makassar)
M 5.8 273 km NNE
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Provinsi Sulawesi Barat on the morning of July 18, 2025 at 11:52 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 178km north-east 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, 491 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Provinsi Sulawesi Barat. This averages to 49 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.