Latest earthquakes near Palopo, South Sulawesi today

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List of latest earthquakes near Palopo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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 03:25
(Makassar)
M 2.6 298 km SE
from Palopo
Oct 30, 2024 03:21
(Makassar)
M 2.8 82 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 29, 2024 22:12
(Makassar)
M 2.9 166 km SE
from Palopo
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 2.9 116 km SW
from Palopo
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 2.6 227 km SE
from Palopo
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 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
Oct 20, 2024 22:37
(Makassar)
M 2.5 44 km NNW
from Palopo
Oct 20, 2024 12:06
(Makassar)
M 3.1 197 km NE
from Palopo
Oct 20, 2024 02:07
(Makassar)
M 5.2 387 km N
from Palopo
Oct 18, 2024 18:43
(Makassar)
M 2.8 186 km NNW
from Palopo
Oct 18, 2024 02:00
(Makassar)
M 3.2 241 km NE
from Palopo

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Recent Palopo Earthquake News

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

Palopo Earthquake Statistics

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

Average

A total of 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palopo, South Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palopo roughly every 5 days.

A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palopo in 2018. A total of 176 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palopo that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.

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

Magnitude Distribution

The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Palopo in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Palopo 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 Palopo (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 622 91.2%
Mag. 5 56 8.21%
Mag. 6 4 0.59%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Palopo

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.8
On Apr 12, 2019 19:40.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7
On Feb 23, 1969 08:36.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palopo 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 Palopo in the list below.

A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Feb 23, 1969 08:36, 145 kilometers (90 mi) east-northeast of Palopo. It is the strongest earthquake near Palopo 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 Palopo, 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 Palopo.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Palopo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Jan 15, 2021 02:28
(Makassar)
M 6.2 145 km W
from Palopo
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 5.8 186 km W
from Palopo
Apr 12, 2019 19:45
(Makassar)
M 5.7 297 km ENE
from Palopo
May 24, 2017 17:10
(Makassar)
M 5.7 215 km E
from Palopo
Aug 26, 2021 10:14
(Makassar)
M 5.7 282 km NNE
from Palopo

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Nearest earthquakes from Palopo

These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palopo, South Sulawesi. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.

List of nearest earthquakes from Palopo.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 29, 2018 00:21
(Makassar)
M 4.4 37 km NW
from Palopo
Nov 12, 2018 16:27
(Makassar)
M 4.0 44 km WSW
from Palopo
Nov 7, 2018 17:53
(Makassar)
M 4.3 50 km W
from Palopo
Oct 6, 2016 16:32
(Makassar)
M 4.4 56 km W
from Palopo
Dec 13, 2018 12:41
(Makassar)
M 4.7 60 km W
from Palopo
Nov 7, 2018 20:40
(Makassar)
M 4.4 70 km W
from Palopo
Jan 8, 2019 19:50
(Makassar)
M 4.0 74 km W
from Palopo
Sep 5, 2019 18:17
(Makassar)
M 4.2 76 km SW
from Palopo
Dec 2, 2018 02:52
(Makassar)
M 4.1 75 km W
from Palopo
Jun 17, 2019 21:22
(Makassar)
M 4.1 75 km W
from Palopo

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

When was the last earthquake in Palopo, South Sulawesi?

A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Palopo 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 Palopo, South Sulawesi in the past hours.

What was the strongest earthquake near Palopo, South Sulawesi?

A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Palopo on the morning of February 23, 1969 at 08:36 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 145km west of Palopo at a depth of 15km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palopo since the year 1900.

How often do earthquakes occur near Palopo, South Sulawesi?

In the past 10 years, 682 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palopo. This averages to 68 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.