Latest earthquakes near Singkil, Aceh today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Singkil, Aceh, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Singkil? If an earthquake is happening right now near Singkil, it will show up within minutes.
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.
Aug 18, 2026 01:02PM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake struck on Tuesday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 217km from Padang (Indonesia).
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Singkil Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1187 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 118 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 | 1088 | 91.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 89 | 7.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 0.84% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 154 kilometers (96 mi) north-east of Singkil, at a depth of 175 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) north-east 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Singkil on the evening of August 31, 2026 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 206km north of Singkil at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 1187 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Singkil. This averages to 119 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
