Latest earthquakes near Jambi City, Jambi today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Jambi City, Jambi, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Jambi City? If an earthquake is happening right now near Jambi City (also known as Jambi), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Jambi City Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Jambi City. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Jambi City and elsewhere.
Dec 14, 2025 07:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 121km from Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Sunday Morning.
Jambi City Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Jambi City, Jambi in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 17 earthquakes per year, or 1 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Jambi City roughly every 21 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Jambi City in 2024. A total of 22 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Jambi City that year. The strongest had a 4.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Jambi City in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Jambi City 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 | 162 | 93.64% |
| Mag. 5 | 11 | 6.36% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Jambi City
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Jambi City occurred on Dec 30, 2018 15:39 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 185 kilometers (115 mi) south-west of Jambi City, at a depth of 166 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Jambi City in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.6 earthquake struck on Jun 4, 1909 01:47, 297 kilometers (185 mi) south-west of Jambi City. It is the strongest earthquake near Jambi City 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 Jambi City, Jambi 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 City.
Nearest earthquakes from Jambi City
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Jambi City, Jambi. 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 Jambi City.
When was the last earthquake in Jambi City, Jambi?
A 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jambi City on the night of January 7, 2026 at 00:12 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 252km southwest of Jambi City at a depth of 82km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Jambi City, Jambi in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Jambi City, Jambi?
A 7.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Jambi City on the night of June 4, 1909 at 01:47 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west-southwest of Jambi City at a depth of 35km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Jambi City since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Jambi City, Jambi?
In the past 10 years, 173 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Jambi City. This averages to 17 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 21 days.
