Latest earthquakes near Medan, North Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Medan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Medan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Medan (also known as Kota Medan), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 16:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 110 km SSE from Medan |
| 1 day ago (Mar 26 05:38 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 76 km SSW from Medan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 21:26 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 233 km W from Medan |
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 201 km SSE from Medan |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 209 km SSE from Medan |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 00:23 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 197 km SSE from Medan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 06:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 186 km SSE from Medan |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 02:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 203 km S from Medan |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 203 km SSE from Medan |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 196 km SSE from Medan |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 07:47 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 69 km SW from Medan |
| 7 days ago (Mar 20 06:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 243 km WNW from Medan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 283 km SSE from Medan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 01:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 189 km SSE from Medan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 198 km SSE from Medan |
| 8 days ago (Mar 18 20:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 163 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 17:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 196 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 12:11 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 209 km SSW from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 09:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 193 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 09:16 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 195 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 06:46 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 194 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 195 km SSE from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 05:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 211 km SSE from Medan |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 03:10 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 113 km S from Medan |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 21:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 254 km WNW from Medan |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Medan
Recent Medan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Medan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Medan 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).
Medan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Medan, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 50 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Medan roughly every 7 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Medan in 2020. A total of 56 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Medan that year. The strongest had a 6.3 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Medan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Medan 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 | 459 | 90.18% |
| Mag. 5 | 47 | 9.23% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.59% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Medan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Medan occurred on Jan 7, 2020 13:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 291 kilometers (181 mi) west-southwest of Medan, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Medan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 300 kilometers (186 mi) west-southwest of Medan. It is the strongest earthquake near Medan 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 Medan, 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 Medan.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Jan 16, 2023 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 193 km SSW from Medan |
| Oct 1, 2022 02:28 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 164 km S from Medan |
| May 8, 2015 10:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 243 km SSW from Medan |
| 54 days ago (Jan 31 18:03 Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 174 km WSW from Medan |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 37 km SW from Medan |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 195 km SSE from Medan |
| Jul 11, 2017 08:24 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 99 km SSE from Medan |
| Jul 10, 2021 09:41 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 271 km SW from Medan |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Medan
Nearest earthquakes from Medan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Medan, North Sumatra. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2017 00:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 30 km SSW from Medan |
| Feb 14, 2017 03:35 (Jakarta) |
M 4.9 | 31 km SSW from Medan |
| Feb 11, 2017 11:24 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 33 km SSW from Medan |
| Feb 14, 2017 00:17 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 36 km S from Medan |
| Feb 10, 2017 04:50 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 37 km SSW from Medan |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 37 km SW from Medan |
| Feb 10, 2017 05:04 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 38 km SSW from Medan |
| Mar 18, 2017 17:51 (Jakarta) |
M 4.8 | 42 km SW from Medan |
| Jun 22, 2024 02:31 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 42 km ESE from Medan |
| Feb 10, 2017 01:00 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 42 km SW from Medan |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Medan
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Medan.
When was the last earthquake in Medan, North Sumatra?
A 3.4 magnitude earthquake hit near Medan on the afternoon of March 26, 2025 at 16:40 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 110km south-southeast of Medan at a depth of 154km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Medan, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Medan, North Sumatra?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Medan 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 Medan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Medan, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 509 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medan. This averages to 51 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
