Latest earthquakes near Lhokseumawe, Aceh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Lhokseumawe, Aceh, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Lhokseumawe? If an earthquake is happening right now near Lhokseumawe (also known as Kota Lhokseumawe), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 07:29 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 188 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 07:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 226 km S from Lhokseumawe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 02:07 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 102 km S from Lhokseumawe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 12:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 169 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 12:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 106 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 11:28 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 190 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 2 days ago (Apr 1 05:56 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 194 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 23:42 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 189 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 18:10 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 192 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 13:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 122 km WSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 07:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 189 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 07:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 192 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 31 07:12 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 191 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:08 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 288 km SSE from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 289 km SSE from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 14:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 192 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 09:58 Jakarta) |
M 5.1 | 202 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 8 days ago (Mar 26 05:38 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 290 km SSE from Lhokseumawe |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 21:26 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 196 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 07:47 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 258 km SSE from Lhokseumawe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 06:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 100 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 14 days ago (Mar 19 18:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 186 km SW from Lhokseumawe |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 22:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 126 km WSW from Lhokseumawe |
| 17 days ago (Mar 17 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 137 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 17 days ago (Mar 16 09:46 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 254 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Lhokseumawe
Recent Lhokseumawe Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Lhokseumawe. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Lhokseumawe and elsewhere.
Mar 30, 2025 09:58AM
On Sunday Morning a Shallow M5.1 Earthquake struck near Banda Aceh 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).
Lhokseumawe Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Lhokseumawe, Aceh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 44 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Lhokseumawe roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Lhokseumawe in 2020. A total of 58 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Lhokseumawe that year. The strongest had a 5.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Lhokseumawe in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Lhokseumawe 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 | 400 | 89.89% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 9.66% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.45% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Lhokseumawe
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Lhokseumawe occurred on Dec 7, 2016 05:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 109 kilometers (68 mi) west of Lhokseumawe, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Lhokseumawe in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 245 kilometers (152 mi) west of Lhokseumawe. It is the strongest earthquake near Lhokseumawe 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 Lhokseumawe, 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 Lhokseumawe.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2016 05:03 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 109 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 195 km SW from Lhokseumawe |
| 61 days ago (Jan 31 18:03 Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 210 km S from Lhokseumawe |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 254 km SE from Lhokseumawe |
| Nov 9, 2015 15:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 294 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| Mar 5, 2022 19:02 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 243 km WSW from Lhokseumawe |
| Feb 16, 2017 02:47 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 121 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 19:42 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 279 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| Nov 9, 2015 13:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 272 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
| Nov 9, 2015 13:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 292 km WNW from Lhokseumawe |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Lhokseumawe
Nearest earthquakes from Lhokseumawe
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Lhokseumawe, Aceh. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 3, 2023 04:39 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 24 km NNW from Lhokseumawe |
| Jun 19, 2018 20:14 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 26 km NW from Lhokseumawe |
| Jan 2, 2023 17:39 (Jakarta) |
M 5.0 | 32 km N from Lhokseumawe |
| Oct 6, 2021 11:55 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 37 km S from Lhokseumawe |
| Sep 24, 2020 16:34 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 52 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| Feb 24, 2017 15:22 (Jakarta) |
M 5.0 | 57 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| Oct 29, 2019 12:41 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 71 km SW from Lhokseumawe |
| Feb 25, 2017 15:01 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 77 km W from Lhokseumawe |
| Nov 4, 2016 16:22 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 78 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
| Jul 21, 2021 13:59 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 81 km SSW from Lhokseumawe |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Lhokseumawe
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Lhokseumawe.
When was the last earthquake in Lhokseumawe, Aceh?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Lhokseumawe on the morning of April 2, 2025 at 07:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 188km west of Lhokseumawe at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Lhokseumawe, Aceh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Lhokseumawe, Aceh?
A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Lhokseumawe on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 245km southwest of Lhokseumawe at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Lhokseumawe since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Lhokseumawe, Aceh?
In the past 10 years, 445 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Lhokseumawe. This averages to 45 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
