Latest earthquakes near Belawan, North Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Belawan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Belawan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Belawan, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Belawan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Belawan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Belawan and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 01:05PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 290km from Medan (Indonesia).
Mar 3, 2026 11:56AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 280km from Medan (Indonesia).
Belawan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 465 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Belawan, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 46 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Belawan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Belawan in 2025. A total of 52 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Belawan that year. The strongest had a 5.8 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Belawan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Belawan 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 | 424 | 91.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 8.17% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.65% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Belawan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Belawan occurred on Mar 3, 2026 11:56 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.2 and struck 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-west of Belawan, at a depth of 18 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Belawan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 257 kilometers (160 mi) south-west of Belawan. It is the strongest earthquake near Belawan 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 Belawan, North Sumatra 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 Belawan.
Nearest earthquakes from Belawan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Belawan, North Sumatra. 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 Belawan.
When was the last earthquake in Belawan, North Sumatra?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Belawan on the morning of April 1, 2026 at 08:56 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 209km southwest of Belawan at a depth of 16km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Belawan, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Belawan, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Belawan on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 257km southwest of Belawan at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Belawan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Belawan, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 465 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Belawan. This averages to 47 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 8 days.
