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.
Sep 24, 2023 08:27AM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Morning in the Indian Ocean 268km from Medan (Indonesia).
Aug 17, 2023 08:16PM
Shallow M4.6 Earthquake struck on Thursday Evening near Meulaboh in Indonesia.
Jul 9, 2023 09:09PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Evening in the Indian Ocean near Banda Aceh (Indonesia).
Jul 5, 2023 07:06PM
On Wednesday Evening a Shallow M4.8 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Indian Ocean 271km from Padangsidempuan (Indonesia).
Jul 3, 2023 01:13AM
On Monday Night a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 272km from Padangsidempuan (Indonesia).
Jun 26, 2023 05:12PM
Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck on Monday Afternoon near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Aceh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 2018 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 201 earthquakes per year, or 16 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Aceh roughly every 1 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Aceh in 2014. A total of 355 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Aceh that year. The strongest had a 6.4 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 | 1815 | 89.94% |
| Mag. 5 | 192 | 9.51% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.55% |
| 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 123 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
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Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Aceh.
When was the last earthquake in Aceh, Indonesia?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Aceh on the night of December 5, 2023 at 04:57 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 238km south-east of Singkil 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, 2018 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Aceh. This averages to 202 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 2 days.
