Latest earthquakes near Sorong, West Papua today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sorong, West Papua, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sorong? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sorong (also known as Kota Sorong), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Sorong Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sorong. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sorong and elsewhere.
Jan 17, 2026 08:50AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck on Saturday Morning near Ambon in Indonesia.
Sorong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sorong, West Papua in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 67 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Sorong roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sorong in 2020. A total of 90 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sorong that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sorong in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sorong 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 | 616 | 91.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 7.91% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.15% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Sorong
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sorong occurred on May 6, 2024 03:33 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 273 kilometers (170 mi) south of Sorong, at a depth of 16 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sorong in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jan 4, 2009 04:43, 188 kilometers (117 mi) south of Sorong. It is the strongest earthquake near Sorong 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 Sorong, West Papua 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 Sorong.
Nearest earthquakes from Sorong
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sorong, West Papua. 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 Sorong.
When was the last earthquake in Sorong, West Papua?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sorong on the evening of February 1, 2026 at 19:46 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 263km southwest of Sorong at a depth of 10km under water in the Seram Sea. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sorong, West Papua in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sorong, West Papua?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Sorong on the night of January 4, 2009 at 04:43 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 188km east-northeast of Sorong at a depth of 17km under water in the South Pacific Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sorong since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sorong, West Papua?
In the past 10 years, 670 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sorong. This averages to 67 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
