Latest earthquakes near Banda Aceh, Aceh today
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Recent Banda Aceh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Banda Aceh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Banda Aceh and elsewhere.
Dec 9, 2025 02:02PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 179km from Meulaboh (Indonesia) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Nov 27, 2025 11:56AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck 309km from Medan in Indonesia.
Banda Aceh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 686 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Banda Aceh, Aceh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 68 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Banda Aceh roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Banda Aceh in 2019. A total of 168 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Banda Aceh that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Banda Aceh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Banda 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 | 606 | 88.34% |
| Mag. 5 | 77 | 11.22% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.44% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Banda Aceh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Banda Aceh occurred on Dec 7, 2016 05:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 97 kilometers (60 mi) east-southeast of Banda Aceh, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Banda Aceh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 231 kilometers (144 mi) east-southeast of Banda Aceh. It is the strongest earthquake near Banda 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 Banda Aceh, Aceh 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 Banda Aceh.
Nearest earthquakes from Banda Aceh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Banda Aceh, Aceh. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Banda Aceh.
When was the last earthquake in Banda Aceh, Aceh?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Banda Aceh on the morning of December 15, 2025 at 09:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 187km south-east of Banda Aceh at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Banda Aceh, Aceh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Banda Aceh, Aceh?
A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Banda Aceh on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 231km south of Banda Aceh at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Banda Aceh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Banda Aceh, Aceh?
In the past 10 years, 686 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Banda Aceh. This averages to 69 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
