Latest earthquakes near Aceh, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Aceh.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Feb 8, 2025 11:44
(Jakarta)
M 5.2 296 km NW
from Banda Aceh
Feb 8, 2025 10:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 249 km SSE
from Singkil
Feb 8, 2025 05:55
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 157 km NNE
from Singkil
Feb 8, 2025 02:52
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 247 km SSE
from Singkil
Feb 7, 2025 20:45
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 113 km SW
from Singkil
Feb 6, 2025 15:46
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 53 km NE
from Meulaboh
Feb 6, 2025 07:06
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 97 km SW
from Banda Aceh
Feb 5, 2025 08:06
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 136 km NW
from Singkil
Feb 4, 2025 21:04
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 224 km SSE
from Singkil
Feb 4, 2025 20:07
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 138 km NW
from Singkil
Feb 4, 2025 14:18
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 265 km SSE
from Singkil
Feb 4, 2025 12:49
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 98 km NNW
from Singkil
Feb 3, 2025 22:43
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 120 km NW
from Singkil
Feb 3, 2025 04:37
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 139 km SSE
from Lhokseumawe
Feb 3, 2025 04:17
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 131 km NW
from Singkil
Feb 2, 2025 05:49
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 113 km WNW
from Singkil
Feb 1, 2025 23:37
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 63 km NNW
from Singkil
Feb 1, 2025 22:26
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 164 km S
from Singkil
Feb 1, 2025 21:11
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 128 km NW
from Singkil
Feb 1, 2025 21:02
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 77 km SE
from Banda Aceh
Feb 1, 2025 20:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 251 km SW
from Banda Aceh
Feb 1, 2025 09:22
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 67 km ESE
from Banda Aceh
Jan 31, 2025 22:41
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 167 km SE
from Singkil
Jan 31, 2025 18:24
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 132 km NW
from Singkil
Jan 31, 2025 18:17
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 133 km NW
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.

Aceh Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
179 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 5.2
Feb 8, 2025 11:44

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Aceh with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Aceh (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1630 90.61%
Mag. 5 160 8.89%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.7
On May 14, 2021 13:33.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.3
On Dec 26, 2004 07:58.

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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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 5.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Aceh on the morning of February 8, 2025 at 11:44 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 296km northwest of Banda Aceh at a depth of 57km under water in the Andaman Or Burma Sea. 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.