Latest earthquakes near Makassar, South Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Makassar, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Makassar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Makassar (also known as Kota Makassar), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 3 hours ago (Mar 27 16:03 Makassar) |
M 4.1 | 278 km SSE from Makassar |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 09:47 Makassar) |
M 4.9 | 276 km SSE from Makassar |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 18:23 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 267 km N from Makassar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 23 15:28 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 292 km NNE from Makassar |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 19:19 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 287 km ENE from Makassar |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:21 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 107 km NE from Makassar |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 15:36 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 250 km N from Makassar |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 13:39 Makassar) |
M 3.3 | 193 km NW from Makassar |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 11:44 Makassar) |
M 4.9 | 265 km SSE from Makassar |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 11:54 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 246 km N from Makassar |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 11:18 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 248 km N from Makassar |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 11:53 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 246 km N from Makassar |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 01:02 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 250 km N from Makassar |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 00:56 Makassar) |
M 3.1 | 246 km N from Makassar |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 02:56 Makassar) |
M 3.3 | 296 km S from Makassar |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 16:34 Makassar) |
M 5.0 | 346 km NNE from Makassar |
| 21 days ago (Mar 6 12:36 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 245 km N from Makassar |
| 22 days ago (Mar 5 13:20 Makassar) |
M 3.4 | 265 km ENE from Makassar |
| 30 days ago (Feb 25 08:37 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 288 km ENE from Makassar |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 09:41 Makassar) |
M 3.4 | 265 km SSE from Makassar |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 02:54 Makassar) |
M 3.5 | 69 km NE from Makassar |
| 39 days ago (Feb 16 09:55 Makassar) |
M 4.3 | 252 km SSE from Makassar |
| 41 days ago (Feb 14 04:13 Makassar) |
M 3.6 | 299 km S from Makassar |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 23:07 Makassar) |
M 3.5 | 185 km SSE from Makassar |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 10:11 Makassar) |
M 3.3 | 144 km ESE from Makassar |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Makassar
Makassar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Makassar, South Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 27 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Makassar roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Makassar in 2018. A total of 63 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Makassar 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 Makassar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Makassar 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 | 257 | 94.14% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.13% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.73% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Makassar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Makassar occurred on Aug 17, 2018 23:35 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 251 kilometers (156 mi) south of Makassar, at a depth of 529 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Makassar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on May 25, 1990 04:09, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south of Makassar. It is the strongest earthquake near Makassar 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 Makassar, South Sulawesi 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 Makassar.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jun 8, 2022 13:32 (Makassar) |
M 5.8 | 283 km NNW from Makassar |
| Jan 14, 2021 14:35 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 248 km NNW from Makassar |
| Jul 15, 2020 07:33 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 255 km SSE from Makassar |
| Jan 11, 2021 09:20 (Makassar) |
M 5.6 | 259 km SSE from Makassar |
| Jun 22, 2022 13:01 (Makassar) |
M 5.6 | 266 km SSE from Makassar |
| Nov 15, 2018 07:01 (Makassar) |
M 5.5 | 249 km N from Makassar |
| Jan 9, 2021 00:49 (Makassar) |
M 5.2 | 245 km SSE from Makassar |
| Jan 14, 2021 14:38 (Makassar) |
M 5.2 | 243 km NNW from Makassar |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Makassar
Nearest earthquakes from Makassar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Makassar, South Sulawesi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 22, 2015 21:50 (Makassar) |
M 4.6 | 52 km W from Makassar |
| Dec 14, 2015 10:17 (Makassar) |
M 4.1 | 57 km W from Makassar |
| 46 days ago (Feb 8 20:13 Makassar) |
M 4.0 | 69 km NE from Makassar |
| May 14, 2023 06:17 (Makassar) |
M 4.0 | 94 km NE from Makassar |
| Aug 18, 2023 09:43 (Makassar) |
M 4.0 | 113 km NNW from Makassar |
| Jan 30, 2020 08:09 (Makassar) |
M 4.0 | 117 km SSE from Makassar |
| Oct 7, 2018 15:39 (Makassar) |
M 4.4 | 116 km SE from Makassar |
| Jun 16, 2021 12:19 (Makassar) |
M 4.0 | 119 km E from Makassar |
| Apr 13, 2021 02:08 (Makassar) |
M 4.3 | 125 km E from Makassar |
| Mar 26, 2020 10:01 (Makassar) |
M 4.1 | 129 km NNE from Makassar |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Makassar
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Makassar.
When was the last earthquake in Makassar, South Sulawesi?
A 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Makassar on the afternoon of March 27, 2025 at 16:03 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 278km south-southeast of Makassar at a depth of 379km under water in the Flores Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Makassar, South Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Makassar, South Sulawesi?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Makassar 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 Makassar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Makassar, South Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 273 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Makassar. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 13 days.
