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.
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.
Aug 18, 2026 01:02PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 217km from Padang (Indonesia).
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Aceh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1743 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 174 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 | 1580 | 90.65% |
| Mag. 5 | 151 | 8.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 12 | 0.69% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) north-east of Singkil, at a depth of 175 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) north-east of Meulaboh. It is the strongest earthquake near Aceh in the past 126 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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aceh on the evening of August 31, 2026 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 124km south of Lhokseumawe 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, 1743 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aceh. This averages to 174 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
