Latest earthquakes near Jambi, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near Jambi.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 12:12
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 144 km W
from Sungai Penuh
Dec 2, 2023 20:42
(Jakarta)
M 4.7 171 km SSE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 28, 2023 00:57
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 280 km SSE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 24, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 170 km NW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 23, 2023 22:36
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 259 km SW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 23, 2023 04:20
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 170 km WNW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 23, 2023 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 116 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 22, 2023 17:09
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 152 km SSE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 22, 2023 03:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 296 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 22, 2023 01:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 191 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 21, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 41 km SW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 21, 2023 11:11
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 112 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 20, 2023 16:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 86 km SW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 18, 2023 17:01
(Jakarta)
M 4.9 172 km SW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 17, 2023 21:59
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 264 km WNW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 17, 2023 14:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 164 km W
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 15, 2023 12:11
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 173 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 13, 2023 09:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 220 km WNW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 12, 2023 16:12
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 260 km SSE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 12, 2023 03:13
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 159 km S
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 12, 2023 00:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 202 km WNW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 11, 2023 06:48
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 56 km SW
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 7, 2023 19:19
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 263 km SSE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 7, 2023 05:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 65 km SE
from Sungai Penuh
Nov 6, 2023 12:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 64 km SE
from Sungai Penuh

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Jambi

Recent Jambi Earthquake News

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Jambi Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
83 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 12:12

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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Jambi with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Jambi (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 725 86.72%
Mag. 5 102 12.2%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Aug 19, 2020 05:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Sep 12, 2007 18:10.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
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
Feb 2, 2019 16:27
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 171 km WSW
from Sungai Penuh
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Jambi.

When was the last earthquake in Jambi, Indonesia?

A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jambi on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 144km west of Sungai Penuh at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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.