Latest earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Southeast Sulawesi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Southeast Sulawesi (also known as Provinsi Sulawesi Tenggara), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 31 04:03 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 77 km W from Kendari |
| 15 hours ago (Mar 30 17:45 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 227 km NW from Kendari |
| 21 hours ago (Mar 30 12:22 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 253 km NW from Kendari |
| 2 days ago (Mar 29 01:53 Makassar) |
M 3.8 | 154 km NNE from Kendari |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 15:23 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 227 km NW from Kendari |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 13:56 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 263 km NW from Kendari |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 12:23 Makassar) |
M 2.9 | 224 km NW from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 07:03 Makassar) |
M 3.1 | 67 km SE from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 02:09 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 280 km W from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 00:46 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 252 km NW from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 28 00:44 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 64 km SE from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 23:44 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 159 km NNW from Kendari |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 22:24 Makassar) |
M 2.7 | 263 km NW from Kendari |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 07:31 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 226 km NW from Kendari |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:36 Makassar) |
M 2.8 | 268 km NW from Kendari |
| 4 days ago (Mar 27 02:00 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 267 km NW from Kendari |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 15:35 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 264 km NW from Kendari |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 14:10 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 263 km NW from Kendari |
| 5 days ago (Mar 26 03:51 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 261 km NW from Kendari |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 22:53 Makassar) |
M 3.4 | 253 km NW from Kendari |
| 7 days ago (Mar 23 22:10 Makassar) |
M 3.2 | 66 km SE from Kendari |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 02:25 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 274 km NW from Kendari |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 19:19 Makassar) |
M 2.5 | 84 km W from Kendari |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 21:16 Makassar) |
M 2.6 | 265 km NW from Kendari |
| 11 days ago (Mar 20 07:21 Makassar) |
M 3.0 | 280 km W from Kendari |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi
Southeast Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 392 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Southeast Sulawesi roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Southeast Sulawesi in 2019. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Southeast Sulawesi that year. The strongest had a 6.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Southeast Sulawesi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Southeast Sulawesi 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 | 374 | 95.41% |
| Mag. 5 | 16 | 4.08% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.51% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Southeast Sulawesi occurred on Apr 12, 2019 19:40 local time (Asia/Makassar timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.8 and struck 241 kilometers (150 mi) north of Kendari, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Oct 19, 2001 11:28, 155 kilometers (96 mi) north of Kendari. It is the strongest earthquake near Southeast Sulawesi in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia 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 Southeast Sulawesi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2019 19:40 (Makassar) |
M 6.8 | 241 km N from Kendari |
| Jan 5, 2022 04:55 (Makassar) |
M 6.0 | 299 km ESE from Kendari |
| May 24, 2017 17:10 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 139 km NNW from Kendari |
| Apr 12, 2019 19:45 (Makassar) |
M 5.7 | 236 km N from Kendari |
| Apr 23, 2018 15:37 (Makassar) |
M 5.5 | 288 km SSE from Kendari |
| Oct 9, 2020 10:57 (Makassar) |
M 5.4 | 230 km S from Kendari |
| Apr 26, 2019 05:57 (Makassar) |
M 5.4 | 228 km N from Kendari |
| Apr 12, 2019 20:12 (Makassar) |
M 5.4 | 236 km N from Kendari |
| Apr 12, 2019 19:50 (Makassar) |
M 5.3 | 258 km N from Kendari |
| Dec 3, 2020 04:36 (Makassar) |
M 5.2 | 102 km NE from Kendari |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi
Earthquakes by city in Southeast Sulawesi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia.
Use this regional Southeast Sulawesi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Katobu.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Southeast Sulawesi.
When was the last earthquake in Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Southeast Sulawesi on the night of March 31, 2025 at 04:03 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 77km west of Kendari at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Southeast Sulawesi on the morning of October 19, 2001 at 11:28 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 155km east of Kendari at a depth of 33km under water in the Banda Sea. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Southeast Sulawesi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 392 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southeast Sulawesi. This averages to 39 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
