Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Bitung
In the last 30 days there were 2 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Bitung, North Sulawesi, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 4.7, 53 km (33 mi) WNW of Bitung, on 2026-10-07.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days2
- Last year38
- Last 5 years104
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Bitung
56 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Bitung in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Apr 2026, with 16.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Bitung
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.3 | 58 km SE of Bitung, Indonesia | 59 km / 36 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.7 | 22 km WNW of Manado, Indonesia | 53 km / 33 mi | depth 140 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Bitung, answered
Was there an earthquake in Bitung today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Bitung in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Bitung?
Over the last five years there were 104 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Bitung, an average of 21 a year. 38 occurred in the last 12 months. That is 83% above the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Bitung in five years?
A magnitude 5.3 on Aug 13, 2025, 16:45 UTC, 60 km (37 mi) SE of Bitung, at a depth of 73 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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