Latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 14, 2024 22:27
(Makassar)
M 2.5 119 km ENE
from Palopo
Dec 13, 2024 20:09
(Makassar)
M 3.1 250 km E
from Palopo
Dec 13, 2024 19:27
(Makassar)
M 3.0 215 km E
from Palopo
Dec 13, 2024 01:32
(Makassar)
M 3.3 87 km W
from Palopo
Dec 9, 2024 20:22
(Makassar)
M 2.9 145 km N
from Palopo
Dec 8, 2024 01:51
(Makassar)
M 2.7 151 km N
from Palopo
Dec 7, 2024 21:28
(Makassar)
M 2.8 151 km N
from Palopo
Dec 7, 2024 03:03
(Makassar)
M 3.4 288 km SSW
from Makassar
Dec 6, 2024 20:32
(Makassar)
M 2.8 223 km N
from Palopo
Dec 6, 2024 10:31
(Makassar)
M 2.8 146 km N
from Palopo
Dec 6, 2024 06:17
(Makassar)
M 4.2 156 km N
from Palopo
Dec 5, 2024 12:26
(Makassar)
M 3.3 75 km W
from Palopo
Dec 5, 2024 07:36
(Makassar)
M 2.8 231 km E
from Palopo
Dec 4, 2024 19:45
(Makassar)
M 2.8 151 km N
from Palopo
Dec 4, 2024 16:26
(Makassar)
M 3.0 148 km N
from Palopo
Dec 4, 2024 16:23
(Makassar)
M 2.6 146 km N
from Palopo
Dec 4, 2024 15:22
(Makassar)
M 3.5 159 km N
from Palopo
Dec 4, 2024 14:50
(Makassar)
M 2.9 185 km N
from Palopo
Nov 30, 2024 23:14
(Makassar)
M 3.6 114 km NE
from Palopo
Nov 30, 2024 08:46
(Makassar)
M 2.9 122 km NE
from Palopo
Nov 29, 2024 12:16
(Makassar)
M 3.7 213 km N
from Palopo
Nov 29, 2024 03:49
(Makassar)
M 2.7 286 km ENE
from Palopo
Nov 28, 2024 17:16
(Makassar)
M 3.5 133 km WNW
from Palopo
Nov 27, 2024 00:15
(Makassar)
M 4.1 131 km NNE
from Palopo
Nov 26, 2024 10:23
(Makassar)
M 2.7 125 km NNE
from Palopo

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Sulawesi

South Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
82 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.5
Dec 14, 2024 22:27

Average

A total of 825 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. 4 760 92.12%
Mag. 5 60 7.27%
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
Jul 15, 2020 07:33
(Makassar)
M 5.7 255 km SSE
from Makassar
Apr 12, 2019 19:45
(Makassar)
M 5.7 297 km ENE
from Palopo

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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sulawesi on the evening of December 14, 2024 at 22:27 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 119km east-northeast 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, 825 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.