Latest earthquakes near North Sumatra, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in North Sumatra? If an earthquake is happening right now near North Sumatra (also known as Daerah Tingkat I Sumatera Utara), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 15:08 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 74 km SSW from Medan |
| 11 hours ago (Mar 30 15:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 75 km SSW from Medan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 02:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 289 km SW from Medan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 54 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 16:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 109 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 16:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 34 km S from Pematangsiantar |
| 4 days ago (Mar 26 05:38 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 76 km SSW from Medan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 21:26 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 233 km W from Medan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 53 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 47 km N from Padangsidempuan |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 00:23 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 58 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 69 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 02:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 54 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 221 km SSE from Padangsidempuan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 01:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 205 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 51 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 270 km SSE from Padangsidempuan |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 58 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 07:47 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 69 km SW from Medan |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 06:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 243 km WNW from Medan |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:06 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 214 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 30 km SSE from Padangsidempuan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 19 01:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 66 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 56 km NNW from Padangsidempuan |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 20:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 57 km WNW from Rantauprapat |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near North Sumatra
Recent North Sumatra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near North Sumatra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near North Sumatra and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Jan 31, 2025 06:03PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 174km from Medan (Indonesia).
North Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of North Sumatra, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 114 earthquakes per year, or 9 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near North Sumatra roughly every 3 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near North Sumatra in 2022. A total of 171 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of North Sumatra 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 North Sumatra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near North Sumatra 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 | 1028 | 89.78% |
| Mag. 5 | 107 | 9.34% |
| Mag. 6 | 9 | 0.79% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near North Sumatra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near North Sumatra occurred on Apr 25, 2023 03:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-southwest of Padangsidempuan, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near North Sumatra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 300 kilometers (186 mi) south-southwest of Medan. It is the strongest earthquake near North Sumatra 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 North Sumatra, 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 North Sumatra.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 03:00 (Jakarta) |
M 7.1 | 258 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| Mar 14, 2022 04:09 (Jakarta) |
M 6.7 | 235 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| Sep 1, 2017 00:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 286 km S from Padangsidempuan |
| Jan 7, 2020 13:05 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 291 km WSW from Medan |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 291 km W from Medan |
| Aug 29, 2022 10:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 274 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 77 km SW from Padangsidempuan |
| Jan 16, 2023 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 193 km SSW from Medan |
| Feb 25, 2022 08:39 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 159 km SE from Padangsidempuan |
| Sep 11, 2022 06:10 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 289 km SSW from Padangsidempuan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near North Sumatra
Earthquakes by city in North Sumatra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
- Belawan
- Binjai
- Kisaran
- Medan (Kota Medan)
- Padangsidempuan
- Pematangsiantar
- Perbaungan
- Percut
- Rantauprapat
- Sunggal
- Tanjungbalai
- Tebingtinggi
Use this regional North Sumatra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Sibolga, Kabanjahe, Labuhan Deli, Berastagi, Pekan Bahapal, Bandar, Deli Tua, Stabat, Pangkalan Brandan, Teluk Nibung, Tanjungtiram and Tongging.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near North Sumatra.
When was the last earthquake in North Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sumatra on the afternoon of March 30, 2025 at 15:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 74km south-southwest of Medan at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near North Sumatra, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near North Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sumatra on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 300km west of Medan at a depth of 30km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near North Sumatra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near North Sumatra, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1145 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sumatra. This averages to 115 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
