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.
Medan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 505 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 | 456 | 90.3% |
| Mag. 5 | 46 | 9.11% |
| 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.
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.
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 3.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Medan on the morning of January 18, 2025 at 06:51 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 153km west of Medan at a depth of 79km 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, 505 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.
