Latest earthquakes near Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Kendari? If an earthquake is happening right now near Kendari (also known as Kota Kendari), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Kendari Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kendari. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kendari and elsewhere.
Apr 2, 2026 06:48AM
Unusually powerful M7.4 Earthquake hit in the Maluku Sea 160km from Manado (Indonesia) on Thursday Morning.
Kendari Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi 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 Kendari roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kendari in 2019. A total of 122 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kendari 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 Kendari in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kendari 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 | 402 | 94.81% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 4.72% |
| 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 Kendari
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kendari 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 Kendari 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 Kendari 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 Kendari, Southeast 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 Kendari.
Nearest earthquakes from Kendari
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kendari, Southeast 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 Kendari.
When was the last earthquake in Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Kendari on the evening of May 1, 2026 at 18:56 local time (Asia/Makassar). The center of this earthquake was located 107km north of Kendari at a depth of 12km under water in the Banda Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Kendari 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 Kendari since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kendari, Southeast Sulawesi?
In the past 10 years, 424 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kendari. This averages to 42 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
