Latest earthquakes near Meulaboh, Aceh today
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Recent Meulaboh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Meulaboh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Meulaboh and elsewhere.
Feb 20, 2025 10:19AM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake struck on Thursday Morning in the Indian Ocean near Banda Aceh (Indonesia).
Jan 31, 2025 06:03PM
Significant M5.8 Earthquake struck on Friday Evening in the Indian Ocean 187km from Medan (Indonesia).
Meulaboh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 778 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Meulaboh, Aceh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 77 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Meulaboh roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Meulaboh in 2016. A total of 94 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Meulaboh that year. The strongest had a 6.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Meulaboh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Meulaboh 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 | 716 | 92.03% |
| Mag. 5 | 59 | 7.58% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.39% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Meulaboh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Meulaboh occurred on Dec 7, 2016 05:03 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.5 and struck 127 kilometers (79 mi) north of Meulaboh, at a depth of 13 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Meulaboh 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 of Meulaboh. It is the strongest earthquake near Meulaboh 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 Meulaboh, 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 Meulaboh.
Nearest earthquakes from Meulaboh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Meulaboh, 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 Meulaboh.
When was the last earthquake in Meulaboh, Aceh?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Meulaboh on the night of February 22, 2025 at 04:22 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 188km south of Meulaboh at a depth of 24km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Meulaboh, Aceh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Meulaboh, Aceh?
A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Meulaboh 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 Meulaboh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Meulaboh, Aceh?
In the past 10 years, 778 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meulaboh. This averages to 78 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
