Latest earthquakes near Sorong, West Papua today

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List of latest earthquakes near Sorong.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 14, 2024 14:00
(Jayapura)
M 4.8 260 km W
from Sorong
Dec 9, 2024 15:25
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 253 km W
from Sorong
Dec 9, 2024 15:13
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 168 km NW
from Sorong
Dec 9, 2024 01:28
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 279 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 7, 2024 16:56
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 270 km S
from Sorong
Dec 7, 2024 03:00
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 233 km E
from Sorong
Dec 3, 2024 04:04
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 300 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 2, 2024 21:19
(Jayapura)
M 4.7 292 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 1, 2024 08:47
(Jayapura)
M 3.6 297 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 1, 2024 07:46
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 299 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 28, 2024 04:33
(Jayapura)
M 2.9 297 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 28, 2024 04:29
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 297 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 26, 2024 16:55
(Jayapura)
M 5.1 311 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2024 01:43
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 272 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2024 01:18
(Jayapura)
M 3.1 263 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2024 00:37
(Jayapura)
M 2.7 275 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2024 00:23
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 275 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 25, 2024 00:19
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 277 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 23, 2024 20:31
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 154 km WNW
from Sorong
Nov 22, 2024 13:29
(Jayapura)
M 3.2 239 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 20, 2024 02:32
(Jayapura)
M 3.5 296 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 18, 2024 08:57
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 262 km SSW
from Sorong
Nov 18, 2024 00:47
(Jayapura)
M 3.3 265 km SW
from Sorong
Nov 17, 2024 00:04
(Jayapura)
M 2.6 83 km ENE
from Sorong
Nov 16, 2024 13:37
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 274 km SW
from Sorong

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sorong

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.

Sorong Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
63 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.8
Dec 14, 2024 14:00

Average

A total of 631 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 63 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Sorong with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Sorong (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 581 92.08%
Mag. 5 48 7.61%
Mag. 6 2 0.32%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Sorong

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.6
On Sep 25, 2015 00:53.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.7
On Jan 4, 2009 04:43.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sorong occurred on Sep 25, 2015 00:53 local time (Asia/Jayapura timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.6 and struck 29 kilometers (18 mi) north of Sorong, at a depth of 18 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) north of Sorong. It is the strongest earthquake near Sorong in the past 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Sorong.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Sep 25, 2015 00:53
(Jayapura)
M 6.6 29 km N
from Sorong
May 6, 2024 03:33
(Jayapura)
M 6.1 273 km S
from Sorong
Feb 8, 2020 15:36
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 266 km SSW
from Sorong
Feb 16, 2020 08:00
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 275 km S
from Sorong
Mar 8, 2018 12:51
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 276 km S
from Sorong
Mar 27, 2020 23:32
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 284 km ENE
from Sorong
Feb 12, 2017 18:32
(Jayapura)
M 5.6 160 km SE
from Sorong
Apr 17, 2018 11:52
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 294 km S
from Sorong
May 6, 2024 05:37
(Jayapura)
M 5.5 272 km S
from Sorong
Mar 8, 2018 12:33
(Jayapura)
M 5.4 277 km S
from Sorong

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Sorong.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Feb 3, 2017 15:50
(Jayapura)
M 4.5 2 km SSE
from Sorong
Dec 19, 2021 08:36
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 5 km SW
from Sorong
Dec 20, 2016 22:42
(Jayapura)
M 4.2 5 km WNW
from Sorong
Feb 2, 2017 03:05
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 4 km NE
from Sorong
Dec 23, 2021 13:13
(Jayapura)
M 4.4 6 km NW
from Sorong
Apr 23, 2019 14:15
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 10 km WNW
from Sorong
Apr 6, 2020 11:13
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 18 km ENE
from Sorong
Sep 25, 2015 01:36
(Jayapura)
M 4.3 18 km NNW
from Sorong
Dec 22, 2021 02:36
(Jayapura)
M 4.1 18 km NNE
from Sorong
Sep 25, 2015 01:43
(Jayapura)
M 4.0 20 km WSW
from Sorong

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sorong

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 4.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sorong on the afternoon of December 14, 2024 at 14:00 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 260km west of Sorong at a depth of 38km under water in the Halmahera 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, 631 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sorong. This averages to 63 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.