Latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Sulawesi? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Sulawesi (also known as Sulawesi Selatan), it will show up within minutes.
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.
Feb 27, 2025 11:52PM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit near Ruteng in Indonesia on Thursday Evening.
South Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 836 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 83 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 771 | 92.22% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 7.18% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.6% |
| 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
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 125 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sulawesi on the evening of March 18, 2025 at 22:24 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 103km 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, 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Sulawesi. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
