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.
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.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Medan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 526 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 52 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Medan roughly every 6 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 | 476 | 90.49% |
| Mag. 5 | 45 | 8.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.95% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 75 kilometers (47 mi) south-east of Medan, at a depth of 175 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) south-east of Medan. It is the strongest earthquake near Medan 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 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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Medan on the evening of August 31, 2026 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 155km west of Medan at a depth of 10km 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, 526 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Medan. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
