Latest earthquakes near Jambi, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jambi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jambi? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jambi (also known as Provinsi Jambi), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 134 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 142 km S from Sungai Penuh |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 07:56 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 288 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 5 days ago (Mar 24 21:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 173 km SSW from Jambi City |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 14:39 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 145 km S from Sungai Penuh |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 228 km NNW from Sungai Penuh |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 00:39 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 293 km SW from Jambi City |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 190 km NW from Sungai Penuh |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 06:29 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 240 km SW from Jambi City |
| 13 days ago (Mar 16 19:05 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 257 km SSW from Jambi City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 14 01:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 66 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 23:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 255 km SSW from Jambi City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 22:58 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 255 km SSW from Jambi City |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 21:52 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 245 km NNW from Sungai Penuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 13 17:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 255 km SSW from Jambi City |
| 17 days ago (Mar 12 21:53 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 274 km SW from Sungai Penuh |
| 18 days ago (Mar 12 00:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 48 km SW from Sungai Penuh |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 13:07 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 260 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 03:13 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 112 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 153 km WNW from Sungai Penuh |
| 19 days ago (Mar 11 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 199 km W from Sungai Penuh |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 13:41 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 279 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
| 20 days ago (Mar 10 01:29 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 79 km SSW from Sungai Penuh |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 01:20 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 288 km S from Jambi City |
| 21 days ago (Mar 9 00:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 281 km SSE from Sungai Penuh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jambi
Jambi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jambi, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 83 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jambi roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jambi in 2020. A total of 121 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jambi that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jambi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Jambi 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 | 724 | 86.6% |
| Mag. 5 | 103 | 12.32% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 1.08% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jambi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jambi occurred on Aug 19, 2020 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 240 kilometers (149 mi) south of Sungai Penuh, at a depth of 26 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jambi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 2007 18:10, 265 kilometers (165 mi) south of Sungai Penuh. It is the strongest earthquake near Jambi 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 Jambi, Indonesia 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 Jambi.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 19, 2020 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.9 | 240 km S from Sungai Penuh |
| Aug 19, 2020 05:23 (Jakarta) |
M 6.8 | 254 km S from Sungai Penuh |
| Jun 2, 2016 05:56 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 81 km W from Sungai Penuh |
| Aug 13, 2017 10:08 (Jakarta) |
M 6.4 | 192 km S from Sungai Penuh |
| Sep 1, 2017 00:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 214 km WNW from Sungai Penuh |
| Feb 25, 2022 08:39 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 291 km NNW from Sungai Penuh |
| Feb 2, 2019 16:27 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 171 km WSW from Sungai Penuh |
| Nov 17, 2020 08:44 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 240 km WSW from Sungai Penuh |
| May 16, 2015 03:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 187 km SW from Jambi City |
| Oct 15, 2019 05:23 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 271 km S from Sungai Penuh |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Jambi
Earthquakes by city in Jambi
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in Jambi, Indonesia.
Use this regional Jambi earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Mendaha, Simpang and Kuala Tungkal.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jambi.
When was the last earthquake in Jambi, Indonesia?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Jambi on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 134km south-southeast of Sungai Penuh at a depth of 108km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jambi, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jambi, Indonesia?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Jambi on the evening of September 12, 2007 at 18:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 265km south of Sungai Penuh at a depth of 34km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jambi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jambi, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 836 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jambi. This averages to 84 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
