Latest earthquakes near Parepare, South Sulawesi today
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Recent Parepare Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Parepare. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Parepare and elsewhere.
Aug 29, 2023 03:55AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Java Sea 252km from Denpasar (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Parepare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 328 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Parepare, South Sulawesi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Parepare roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Parepare in 2018. A total of 99 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Parepare that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Parepare in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Parepare 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 | 306 | 93.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 21 | 6.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.3% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Parepare
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Parepare occurred on Jan 15, 2021 02:28 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 142 kilometers (88 mi) north-west of Parepare, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Parepare in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7 earthquake struck on Jan 8, 1984 23:24, 161 kilometers (100 mi) north-west of Parepare. It is the strongest earthquake near Parepare 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 Parepare, 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 Parepare.
Nearest earthquakes from Parepare
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Parepare, 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 Parepare.
When was the last earthquake in Parepare, South Sulawesi?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Parepare on the night of May 19, 2024 at 04:26 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 298km north-east of Parepare at a depth of 36km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Parepare, South Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Parepare, South Sulawesi?
A 7 magnitude earthquake hit near Parepare on the evening of January 8, 1984 at 23:24 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 161km northwest of Parepare at a depth of 33km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Parepare since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Parepare, South Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 328 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Parepare. This averages to 33 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
