Latest earthquakes near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra today
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Recent Padangsidempuan Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Padangsidempuan. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Padangsidempuan and elsewhere.
Mar 8, 2026 01:05PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake struck on Sunday Afternoon in the Indian Ocean 290km from Medan (Indonesia).
Mar 3, 2026 11:56AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 280km from Medan (Indonesia).
Padangsidempuan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 906 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 90 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Padangsidempuan roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Padangsidempuan in 2022. A total of 142 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Padangsidempuan that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Padangsidempuan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Padangsidempuan 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 | 809 | 89.29% |
| Mag. 5 | 88 | 9.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.88% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Padangsidempuan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Padangsidempuan occurred on Apr 25, 2023 03:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 258 kilometers (160 mi) south-southwest of Padangsidempuan, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Padangsidempuan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 253 kilometers (157 mi) south-southwest of Padangsidempuan. It is the strongest earthquake near Padangsidempuan 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 Padangsidempuan, 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 Padangsidempuan.
Nearest earthquakes from Padangsidempuan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Padangsidempuan, 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 Padangsidempuan.
When was the last earthquake in Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra?
A 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near Padangsidempuan on the morning of April 1, 2026 at 11:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 192km south of Padangsidempuan at a depth of 17km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Padangsidempuan on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 253km west-northwest of Padangsidempuan at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Padangsidempuan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 906 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Padangsidempuan. This averages to 91 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
