Latest earthquakes near Medan, North Sumatra today

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List of latest earthquakes near Medan.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 21, 2025 01:52
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 249 km W
from Medan
Jun 20, 2025 16:17
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 186 km SSW
from Medan
Jun 20, 2025 16:01
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 266 km WNW
from Medan
Jun 20, 2025 00:11
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 282 km S
from Medan
Jun 18, 2025 01:17
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 227 km S
from Medan
Jun 17, 2025 23:55
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 270 km WNW
from Medan
Jun 16, 2025 22:47
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 200 km W
from Medan
Jun 16, 2025 01:01
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 130 km S
from Medan
Jun 14, 2025 13:04
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 237 km S
from Medan
Jun 14, 2025 03:15
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 260 km S
from Medan
Jun 14, 2025 02:54
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 226 km S
from Medan
Jun 13, 2025 03:56
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 290 km WNW
from Medan
Jun 12, 2025 15:13
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 277 km S
from Medan
Jun 8, 2025 12:27
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 134 km S
from Medan
Jun 7, 2025 21:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 240 km S
from Medan
Jun 5, 2025 18:26
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 195 km W
from Medan
Jun 5, 2025 13:03
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 230 km S
from Medan
Jun 5, 2025 09:33
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 261 km WNW
from Medan
Jun 4, 2025 19:43
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 233 km S
from Medan
Jun 3, 2025 17:33
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 264 km WNW
from Medan
Jun 3, 2025 02:46
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 225 km S
from Medan
Jun 2, 2025 20:18
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 106 km S
from Medan
May 31, 2025 11:23
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 276 km SW
from Medan
May 31, 2025 04:35
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 197 km W
from Medan
May 31, 2025 00:26
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 188 km W
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:
50 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.4
Jun 21, 2025 01:52

Average

A total of 506 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.

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. 4 457 90.32%
Mag. 5 46 9.09%
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

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 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.

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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
Oct 1, 2022 02:28
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 164 km S
from Medan
May 11, 2025 15:57
(Jakarta)
M 5.8 182 km W
from Medan
Apr 8, 2025 02:49
(Jakarta)
M 5.8 272 km SW
from Medan
Jan 31, 2025 18:03
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 174 km W
from Medan
Jan 16, 2017 19:42
(Jakarta)
M 5.6 37 km SW
from Medan
Jul 10, 2021 09:41
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 271 km SW
from Medan
Mar 18, 2025 05:23
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 197 km SSE
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
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
Jan 16, 2017 19:42
(Jakarta)
M 5.6 37 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
Mar 18, 2017 17:51
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 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 night of June 21, 2025 at 01:52 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 249km west of Medan at a depth of 17km 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, 506 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.