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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.
Recent Makassar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Makassar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Makassar and elsewhere.
Aug 31, 2026 04:03PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Monday Afternoon.
Aug 27, 2026 06:33PM
Shallow M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Thursday Evening.
Aug 24, 2026 05:20AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Flores Sea near Ruteng (Indonesia).
Aug 22, 2026 09:30AM
On Saturday Morning a Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck near Labuan Bajo in Indonesia.
Aug 20, 2026 05:30PM
Shallow M5.3 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Flores Sea near Labuan Bajo (Indonesia) on Thursday Afternoon.
Aug 20, 2026 10:46AM
Shallow M5.7 AFTERSHOCK hit near Ruteng in Indonesia on Thursday Morning.
Makassar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 269 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 26 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 | 253 | 94.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 14 | 5.2% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.74% |
| 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 126 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.
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.
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 5.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Makassar on the afternoon of August 31, 2026 at 16:03 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 368km south of Makassar at a depth of 10km 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, 269 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 14 days.
