Latest earthquakes near Aceh, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Aceh, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Aceh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Aceh, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 5 hours ago (Mar 30 09:58 Jakarta) |
M 5.1 | 12 km S from Banda Aceh |
| 12 hours ago (Mar 30 02:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 116 km SW from Singkil |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 154 km ESE from Singkil |
| 1 day ago (Mar 28 16:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 243 km SSE from Singkil |
| 3 days ago (Mar 26 16:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 142 km ENE from Singkil |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 06:51 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 255 km NW from Banda Aceh |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 05:38 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 105 km NE from Singkil |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 21:26 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 85 km SE from Meulaboh |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 156 km ESE from Singkil |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 173 km ESE from Singkil |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 00:23 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 150 km ESE from Singkil |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 143 km ESE from Singkil |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 02:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 147 km ESE from Singkil |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 01:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 276 km S from Singkil |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 156 km ESE from Singkil |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 152 km ESE from Singkil |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 07:47 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 106 km NNE from Singkil |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 100 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 10 days ago (Mar 19 18:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 42 km WNW from Meulaboh |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:06 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 288 km S from Singkil |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 221 km SE from Singkil |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 01:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 150 km ESE from Singkil |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 154 km ESE from Singkil |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 20:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 175 km E from Singkil |
| 11 days ago (Mar 18 17:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 145 km ESE from Singkil |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Aceh
Recent Aceh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Aceh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Aceh and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 09:58AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Banda Aceh in Indonesia.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Mar 7, 2025 07:42PM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Indian Ocean near Banda Aceh (Indonesia).
Jan 31, 2025 06:03PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 174km from Medan (Indonesia).
Aceh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Aceh, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 179 earthquakes per year, or 14 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aceh roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aceh in 2019. A total of 265 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aceh that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Aceh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Aceh 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 | 1627 | 90.44% |
| Mag. 5 | 163 | 9.06% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.5% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Aceh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Aceh occurred on May 14, 2021 13:33 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.7 and struck 271 kilometers (168 mi) south-southwest of Singkil, at a depth of 11 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Aceh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 85 kilometers (53 mi) south-southwest of Meulaboh. It is the strongest earthquake near Aceh in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Aceh, Indonesia 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 Aceh.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| May 14, 2021 13:33 (Jakarta) |
M 6.7 | 271 km SSW from Singkil |
| Nov 8, 2015 23:47 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 163 km NNW from Banda Aceh |
| Dec 7, 2016 05:03 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 97 km ESE from Banda Aceh |
| Jan 7, 2020 13:05 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 159 km W from Singkil |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 38 km SSW from Meulaboh |
| Apr 20, 2021 06:58 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 271 km SSW from Singkil |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 199 km SE from Singkil |
| Jan 16, 2023 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 41 km SE from Singkil |
| Nov 2, 2021 00:04 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 260 km SSW from Singkil |
| Oct 1, 2022 02:28 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 125 km E from Singkil |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Aceh
Earthquakes by city in Aceh
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Aceh, Indonesia.
Use this regional Aceh earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Langsa, Reuleuet, Bireun, Sabang and Sigli.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aceh.
When was the last earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia?
A 5.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Aceh on the morning of March 30, 2025 at 09:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 12km south of Banda Aceh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Aceh, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Aceh, Indonesia?
A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Aceh on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 85km south-southwest of Meulaboh at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Aceh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Aceh, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1799 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aceh. This averages to 180 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
