Latest earthquakes near Palopo, South Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palopo, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palopo? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palopo, it will show up within minutes.
Palopo Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 718 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 71 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.
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.
| Magnitude | Earthquakes | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Mag. 4 | 654 | 91.09% |
| Mag. 5 | 60 | 8.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 4 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palopo
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 126 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.
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.
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 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palopo on the morning of May 20, 2026 at 08:33 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 227km east of Palopo at a depth of 5km under water in the Banda Sea. 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, 718 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palopo. This averages to 72 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
