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.
Recent Southeast Sulawesi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Southeast Sulawesi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Southeast Sulawesi and elsewhere.
Apr 2, 2026 06:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake hit in the Maluku Sea 160km from Manado (Indonesia) on Thursday Morning.
Southeast Sulawesi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 428 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 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Southeast Sulawesi roughly every 8 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 | 406 | 94.86% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 4.67% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.47% |
| 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 126 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.
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 afternoon of May 24, 2026 at 17:16 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 205km northwest of Kendari at a depth of 5km 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, 428 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Southeast Sulawesi. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
