Latest earthquakes near Meulaboh, Aceh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Meulaboh, Aceh, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Meulaboh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Meulaboh, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 18 hours ago (Apr 2 07:29 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 169 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 18 hours ago (Apr 2 07:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 186 km SE from Meulaboh |
| 23 hours ago (Apr 2 02:07 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 128 km E from Meulaboh |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 12:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 86 km SE from Meulaboh |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 12:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 113 km N from Meulaboh |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 11:28 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 170 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 1 day ago (Apr 1 05:56 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 174 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 23:42 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 175 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 18:10 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 173 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 13:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 54 km N from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 13:14 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 254 km NW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 171 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 171 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 31 07:12 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 173 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:08 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 292 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 15:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 293 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 14:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 176 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 3 days ago (Mar 30 09:58 Jakarta) |
M 5.1 | 167 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 7 days ago (Mar 26 05:38 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 294 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 21:26 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 85 km SE from Meulaboh |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 07:47 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 260 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| 13 days ago (Mar 20 06:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 66 km ENE from Meulaboh |
| 14 days ago (Mar 19 18:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 42 km WNW from Meulaboh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 22:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 81 km N from Meulaboh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 92 km NNW from Meulaboh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Meulaboh
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.
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).
Meulaboh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 773 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 | 709 | 91.72% |
| Mag. 5 | 61 | 7.89% |
| 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 7, 2016 05:03 (Jakarta) |
M 6.5 | 127 km N from Meulaboh |
| Jan 7, 2020 13:05 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 201 km S from Meulaboh |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 38 km SSW from Meulaboh |
| 61 days ago (Jan 31 18:03 Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 146 km SE from Meulaboh |
| May 28, 2024 18:52 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 159 km SSW from Meulaboh |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 276 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| Mar 5, 2022 19:02 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 135 km WNW from Meulaboh |
| Nov 9, 2015 15:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 291 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| 26 days ago (Mar 7 19:42 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 221 km NW from Meulaboh |
| Jul 10, 2021 09:41 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 275 km SSE from Meulaboh |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 27, 2019 15:27 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 4 km WNW from Meulaboh |
| Dec 27, 2016 01:24 (Jakarta) |
M 4.9 | 12 km W from Meulaboh |
| May 21, 2015 09:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.1 | 15 km S from Meulaboh |
| Apr 15, 2022 17:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 14 km W from Meulaboh |
| Apr 6, 2021 09:36 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 14 km NNW from Meulaboh |
| Mar 1, 2022 18:04 (Jakarta) |
M 5.2 | 16 km WSW from Meulaboh |
| May 13, 2015 08:14 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 20 km ESE from Meulaboh |
| Apr 15, 2022 18:27 (Jakarta) |
M 4.9 | 21 km W from Meulaboh |
| Apr 20, 2019 15:43 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 23 km ENE from Meulaboh |
| Jul 10, 2023 08:19 (Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 29 km W from Meulaboh |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Meulaboh
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Meulaboh.
When was the last earthquake in Meulaboh, Aceh?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Meulaboh on the morning of April 2, 2025 at 07:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 169km north-northwest of Meulaboh at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 773 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Meulaboh. This averages to 77 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
