Latest earthquakes near Binjai, North Sumatra today
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Recent Binjai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Binjai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Binjai and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Binjai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 619 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Binjai, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 61 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Binjai roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Binjai in 2025. A total of 73 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Binjai that year. The strongest had a 6.4 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Binjai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Binjai 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 | 558 | 90.15% |
| Mag. 5 | 55 | 8.89% |
| Mag. 6 | 6 | 0.97% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Binjai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Binjai occurred on Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 88 kilometers (55 mi) south-east of Binjai, at a depth of 175 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Binjai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 280 kilometers (174 mi) south-east of Binjai. It is the strongest earthquake near Binjai 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 Binjai, 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 Binjai.
Nearest earthquakes from Binjai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Binjai, 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 Binjai.
When was the last earthquake in Binjai, North Sumatra?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Binjai on the evening of August 31, 2026 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 135km northwest of Binjai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Binjai, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Binjai, North Sumatra?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Binjai on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west of Binjai at a depth of 30km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Binjai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Binjai, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 619 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Binjai. This averages to 62 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
