Latest earthquakes near Kisaran, North Sumatra today
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Recent Kisaran Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Kisaran. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Kisaran and elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2025 11:56AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck 312km from Medan in Indonesia.
Kisaran Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Kisaran, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Kisaran roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Kisaran in 2017. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Kisaran that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Kisaran in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Kisaran 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 | 378 | 91.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 34 | 8.21% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.48% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Kisaran
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Kisaran occurred on Apr 3, 2023 21:59 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 254 kilometers (158 mi) south-southwest of Kisaran, at a depth of 84 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Kisaran in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 296 kilometers (184 mi) south-southwest of Kisaran. It is the strongest earthquake near Kisaran 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 Kisaran, 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 Kisaran.
Nearest earthquakes from Kisaran
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Kisaran, 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 Kisaran.
When was the last earthquake in Kisaran, North Sumatra?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisaran on the afternoon of January 27, 2026 at 17:34 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 270km west-northwest of Kisaran at a depth of 2km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Kisaran, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Kisaran, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Kisaran on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 296km west-southwest of Kisaran at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Kisaran since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Kisaran, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 414 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Kisaran. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
