Latest earthquakes near Medan, North Sumatra today

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List of latest earthquakes near Medan.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Dec 4, 2023 22:28
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 255 km SSW
from Medan
Dec 2, 2023 06:10
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 294 km SSW
from Medan
Dec 2, 2023 00:20
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 268 km WNW
from Medan
Dec 1, 2023 17:50
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 269 km WNW
from Medan
Dec 1, 2023 11:53
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 254 km WNW
from Medan
Nov 30, 2023 03:27
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 267 km WNW
from Medan
Nov 29, 2023 16:07
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 286 km WSW
from Medan
Nov 29, 2023 16:03
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 294 km WSW
from Medan
Nov 29, 2023 11:30
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 139 km S
from Medan
Nov 27, 2023 23:12
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 261 km W
from Medan
Nov 25, 2023 22:24
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 115 km SSE
from Medan
Nov 24, 2023 11:53
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 264 km W
from Medan
Nov 23, 2023 22:01
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 123 km WNW
from Medan
Nov 22, 2023 23:00
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 270 km SSW
from Medan
Nov 21, 2023 22:22
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 159 km WSW
from Medan
Nov 21, 2023 17:41
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 263 km S
from Medan
Nov 21, 2023 10:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 222 km SW
from Medan
Nov 20, 2023 23:31
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 263 km WNW
from Medan
Nov 19, 2023 15:04
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 141 km SSE
from Medan
Nov 18, 2023 00:00
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 269 km WNW
from Medan
Nov 17, 2023 22:50
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 299 km S
from Medan
Nov 15, 2023 05:09
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 250 km S
from Medan
Nov 14, 2023 16:18
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 258 km S
from Medan
Nov 13, 2023 02:32
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 171 km NW
from Medan
Nov 13, 2023 00:23
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 146 km SSE
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.

Medan Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
51 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Dec 4, 2023 22:28

Average

A total of 513 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 51 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 2014. A total of 59 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Medan that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of Medan with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Medan (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 458 89.28%
Mag. 5 51 9.94%
Mag. 6 4 0.78%
Mag. 7 0 0.0%
Mag. 8 0 0.0%
Mag. 9 0 0.0%
Mag. 10 0 0.0%

Strongest earthquakes near Medan

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.3
On Jan 7, 2020 13:05.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 9.1
On Dec 26, 2004 07:58.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Jul 5, 2014 16:39
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 265 km SW
from Medan
Oct 1, 2022 02:28
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 164 km S
from Medan
May 1, 2014 21:35
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 196 km SSW
from Medan
Jan 27, 2015 07:53
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 296 km SSW
from Medan
May 8, 2015 10:12
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 243 km SSW
from Medan
Jan 16, 2017 19:42
(Jakarta)
M 5.6 37 km SW
from Medan
May 3, 2014 21:47
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 209 km SSW
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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Medan.
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
Jan 16, 2017 19:42
(Jakarta)
M 5.6 37 km SW
from Medan
Feb 10, 2017 04:50
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 37 km SSW
from Medan
Feb 14, 2017 00:17
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 36 km S
from Medan
Feb 10, 2017 05:04
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 38 km SSW
from Medan
Feb 10, 2017 01:00
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 42 km SW
from Medan
Mar 18, 2017 17:51
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 42 km SW
from Medan
Apr 27, 2023 21:56
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 44 km SSW
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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Medan on the evening of December 4, 2023 at 22:28 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 255km south-southwest of Medan at a depth of 11km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 513 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.