Latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Oct 30, 2024 15:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 112 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 30, 2024 10:08
(Makassar)
M 2.9 108 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 30, 2024 09:34
(Makassar)
M 3.3 268 km WNW
from Parepare
Oct 30, 2024 03:25
(Makassar)
M 2.6 297 km ESE
from Parepare
Oct 30, 2024 03:21
(Makassar)
M 2.8 82 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 30, 2024 03:04
(Makassar)
M 2.7 297 km ESE
from Parepare
Oct 29, 2024 23:50
(Makassar)
M 4.4 256 km SSE
from Makassar
Oct 29, 2024 22:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 255 km ENE
from Makassar
Oct 29, 2024 20:54
(Makassar)
M 2.8 118 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 29, 2024 20:44
(Makassar)
M 3.1 119 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 29, 2024 07:32
(Makassar)
M 2.6 85 km NNE
from Palopo
Oct 29, 2024 07:17
(Makassar)
M 2.7 80 km NNE
from Palopo
Oct 28, 2024 21:52
(Makassar)
M 2.9 271 km ESE
from Palopo
Oct 26, 2024 04:40
(Makassar)
M 3.4 287 km N
from Palopo
Oct 26, 2024 00:10
(Makassar)
M 2.9 54 km NW
from Parepare
Oct 24, 2024 18:39
(Makassar)
M 2.9 115 km ENE
from Palopo
Oct 24, 2024 14:54
(Makassar)
M 3.7 214 km N
from Palopo
Oct 24, 2024 04:42
(Makassar)
M 2.6 290 km ENE
from Makassar
Oct 23, 2024 21:43
(Makassar)
M 2.7 128 km ENE
from Palopo
Oct 23, 2024 05:06
(Makassar)
M 2.5 187 km N
from Palopo
Oct 22, 2024 14:26
(Makassar)
M 3.0 143 km ESE
from Makassar
Oct 22, 2024 01:36
(Makassar)
M 3.9 245 km S
from Makassar
Oct 21, 2024 20:47
(Makassar)
M 2.9 156 km NNE
from Palopo
Oct 21, 2024 17:07
(Makassar)
M 3.5 88 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 21, 2024 01:44
(Makassar)
M 2.6 183 km NNE
from Palopo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Sulawesi

Recent South Sulawesi Earthquake News

These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Sulawesi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Sulawesi and elsewhere.

South Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
82 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.9
Oct 30, 2024 15:12

Average

A total of 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 82 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Sulawesi roughly every 4 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Sulawesi in 2018. A total of 190 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Sulawesi that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Sulawesi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Sulawesi 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 South Sulawesi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 759 91.89%
Mag. 5 62 7.51%
Mag. 6 5 0.61%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near South Sulawesi

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Apr 12, 2019 19:40.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.1
On May 25, 1990 04:09.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Sulawesi occurred on Apr 12, 2019 19:40 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 295 kilometers (183 mi) east-northeast of Palopo, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Sulawesi in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 25, 1990 04:09, 267 kilometers (166 mi) east-northeast of Makassar. It is the strongest earthquake near South Sulawesi 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 South Sulawesi, 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 South Sulawesi.

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List of strongest earthquakes near South Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Apr 12, 2019 19:40
(Makassar)
M 6.8 295 km ENE
from Palopo
May 29, 2017 22:35
(Makassar)
M 6.6 191 km N
from Palopo
Aug 17, 2018 23:35
(Makassar)
M 6.5 251 km S
from Makassar
Jan 15, 2021 02:28
(Makassar)
M 6.2 249 km NNW
from Makassar
Sep 28, 2018 15:00
(Makassar)
M 6.1 292 km N
from Palopo
Mar 28, 2020 23:43
(Makassar)
M 5.9 142 km N
from Palopo
Sep 28, 2018 18:25
(Makassar)
M 5.8 218 km N
from Palopo
Jun 8, 2022 13:32
(Makassar)
M 5.8 283 km NNW
from Makassar
Apr 12, 2019 19:45
(Makassar)
M 5.7 297 km ENE
from Palopo
Jul 15, 2020 07:33
(Makassar)
M 5.7 255 km SSE
from Makassar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Sulawesi

Earthquakes by city in South Sulawesi

Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Sulawesi, Indonesia.

Use this regional South Sulawesi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Galesong, Watampone, Sengkang, Sinjai, Rantepao and Maros.

Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Sulawesi.

When was the last earthquake in South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sulawesi on the afternoon of October 30, 2024 at 15:12 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 112km north-east of Palopo at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sulawesi on the night of May 25, 1990 at 04:09 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 267km south-southeast of Makassar at a depth of 589km under water in the Flores Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Sulawesi since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near South Sulawesi, Indonesia?

In the past 10 years, 826 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Sulawesi. This averages to 83 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.