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.
May 6, 2024 05:37AM
Shallow M5.6 AFTERSHOCK struck on Monday Night in the Seram Sea 273km from Sorong (Indonesia).
May 6, 2024 03:33AM
Shallow M6.1 Earthquake hit in the Seram Sea 311km from Ambon (Indonesia) on Monday Night.
Apr 9, 2024 09:02AM
On Tuesday Morning an Unusually powerful M5.9 Earthquake struck in the South Pacific Ocean 101km from Manokwari (Indonesia).
Sorong Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 625 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 62 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 | 573 | 91.68% |
| Mag. 5 | 50 | 8.0% |
| 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
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.
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 4.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sorong on the night of May 18, 2024 at 00:25 local time (Asia/Jayapura). The center of this earthquake was located 78km west-northwest of Sorong at a depth of 10km 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, 625 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.
