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.
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.
Sep 5, 2026 09:06PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean near Padangsidempuan (Indonesia).
Sep 4, 2026 11:24PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.1 FORESHOCK struck near Padangsidempuan in Indonesia.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
North Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1184 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 118 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 | 1067 | 90.12% |
| Mag. 5 | 105 | 8.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 11 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.08% |
| 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 126 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.
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 3.9 magnitude earthquake hit near North Sumatra on the afternoon of September 20, 2026 at 14:49 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 255km west 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, 1184 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from North Sumatra. This averages to 118 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
