Latest earthquakes near Singkil, Aceh today
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Recent Singkil Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Singkil. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Singkil and elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2025 11:56AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck 312km from Medan in Indonesia.
Singkil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Singkil, Aceh in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 117 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Singkil roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Singkil in 2021. A total of 198 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Singkil that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Singkil in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Singkil 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 | 1075 | 91.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 91 | 7.75% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.68% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Singkil
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Singkil 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 Singkil in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.3 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 266 kilometers (165 mi) south-southwest of Singkil. It is the strongest earthquake near Singkil in the past 126 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Singkil, 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 Singkil.
Nearest earthquakes from Singkil
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Singkil, 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 Singkil.
When was the last earthquake in Singkil, Aceh?
A 4.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Singkil on the evening of January 29, 2026 at 21:43 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 198km west-northwest of Singkil at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Singkil, Aceh in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Singkil, Aceh?
A 9.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Singkil on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 266km west-northwest of Singkil at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Singkil since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Singkil, Aceh?
In the past 10 years, 1174 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Singkil. This averages to 117 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
