Latest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pematangsiantar? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pematangsiantar, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Pematangsiantar Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pematangsiantar. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pematangsiantar and elsewhere.
Dec 9, 2025 02:02PM
Shallow M5.2 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 179km from Meulaboh (Indonesia) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Dec 2, 2025 08:16PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 237km from Padang (Indonesia).
Nov 27, 2025 11:56AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck 309km from Medan in Indonesia.
Pematangsiantar Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 583 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 58 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pematangsiantar roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pematangsiantar in 2017. A total of 77 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pematangsiantar that year. The strongest had a 5.6 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Pematangsiantar in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pematangsiantar 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 | 528 | 90.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 53 | 9.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.34% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pematangsiantar occurred on Jan 16, 2023 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 161 kilometers (100 mi) south-west of Pematangsiantar, at a depth of 37 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pematangsiantar in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 239 kilometers (149 mi) south-west of Pematangsiantar. It is the strongest earthquake near Pematangsiantar 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 Pematangsiantar, 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 Pematangsiantar.
Nearest earthquakes from Pematangsiantar
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pematangsiantar, 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 Pematangsiantar.
When was the last earthquake in Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra?
A 3.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar on the night of December 17, 2025 at 02:37 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 290km south of Pematangsiantar at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 239km west-southwest of Pematangsiantar at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pematangsiantar since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 583 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pematangsiantar. This averages to 58 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
