Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Ternate
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Ternate, North Maluku, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.3, 83 km (52 mi) E of Ternate, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year45
- Last 5 years189
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Ternate
89 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ternate in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 13.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Ternate
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 18 km W of Maba, Indonesia | 83 km / 52 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.1 | 53 km NNW of Ternate, Indonesia | 54 km / 34 mi | depth 152 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Ternate, answered
Was there an earthquake in Ternate today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Ternate in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Ternate?
Over the last five years there were 189 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Ternate, an average of 38 a year. 45 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Ternate in five years?
A magnitude 6.0 on Sep 11, 2023, 12:51 UTC, 39 km (24 mi) NNE of Ternate, at a depth of 151 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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