Latest earthquakes near Parepare, South Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Parepare, South Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Parepare? If an earthquake is happening right now near Parepare, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Jun 16, 2026 12:14PM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Afternoon near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 16, 2026 11:30AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK struck on Tuesday Morning near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 16, 2026 11:27AM
Shallow M6.7 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Morning near Palu in Indonesia.
Jun 8, 2026 07:37AM
On Monday Morning a DAMAGING M7.8 Earthquake struck in the Sulawesi Sea near General Santos (The Philippines).
Parepare Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 374 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 37 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Parepare roughly every 9 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 | 348 | 93.05% |
| Mag. 5 | 25 | 6.68% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.27% |
| 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 Feb 23, 1969 08:36, 121 kilometers (75 mi) north-west of Parepare. It is the strongest earthquake near Parepare 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 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Parepare on the morning of June 24, 2026 at 08:14 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 243km east of Parepare at a depth of 5km 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 morning of February 23, 1969 at 08:36 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 121km northwest of Parepare at a depth of 15km 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, 374 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Parepare. This averages to 37 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 10 days.
