Latest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar, North Sumatra today

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List of latest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 1, 2024 10:00
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 185 km NNW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 31, 2024 13:46
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 240 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 31, 2024 11:32
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 84 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 29, 2024 06:35
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 99 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 29, 2024 06:33
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 113 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 28, 2024 20:07
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 269 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 28, 2024 13:40
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 122 km W
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 25, 2024 13:32
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 209 km SSE
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 25, 2024 12:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 67 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 25, 2024 06:07
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 173 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 23, 2024 02:35
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 199 km SSE
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 22, 2024 02:25
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 259 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 19, 2024 05:16
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 183 km W
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 18, 2024 14:54
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 296 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 18, 2024 05:20
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 63 km W
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 18, 2024 00:39
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 64 km W
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 16, 2024 14:41
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 102 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 13, 2024 19:14
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 284 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 12, 2024 08:11
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 142 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 9, 2024 13:39
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 264 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 6, 2024 04:24
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 225 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 5, 2024 15:43
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 212 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 5, 2024 02:14
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 271 km SSE
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 4, 2024 13:55
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 200 km W
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 2, 2024 13:07
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 214 km W
from Pematangsiantar

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pematangsiantar

Pematangsiantar Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
58 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.5
Nov 1, 2024 10:00

Average

A total of 587 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 2014. A total of 78 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pematangsiantar that year. The strongest had a 6 magnitude.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Pematangsiantar (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 532 90.63%
Mag. 5 53 9.03%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.1
On Jan 16, 2023 05:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.6
On Mar 28, 2005 23:09.

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 124 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Pematangsiantar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jan 16, 2023 05:29
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 161 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Apr 3, 2023 21:59
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 237 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 1, 2022 02:28
(Jakarta)
M 5.9 94 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Jan 27, 2015 07:53
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 272 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Nov 8, 2015 16:34
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 242 km S
from Pematangsiantar
May 8, 2015 10:12
(Jakarta)
M 5.7 204 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Jan 16, 2017 19:42
(Jakarta)
M 5.6 77 km WNW
from Pematangsiantar
Sep 2, 2016 03:04
(Jakarta)
M 5.5 272 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Jul 10, 2021 09:41
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 264 km WSW
from Pematangsiantar
Jul 11, 2017 08:24
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 26 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar

Map of Strongest Earthquakes near 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Pematangsiantar.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jun 10, 2024 21:18
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 14 km SSE
from Pematangsiantar
Feb 4, 2020 18:19
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 17 km NNW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 30, 2016 06:04
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 18 km SE
from Pematangsiantar
Aug 29, 2021 20:05
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 18 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Nov 12, 2017 19:07
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 20 km SW
from Pematangsiantar
Oct 13, 2015 11:51
(Jakarta)
M 4.0 23 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Sep 19, 2024 09:51
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 25 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Jul 11, 2017 08:24
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 26 km SSW
from Pematangsiantar
Feb 16, 2021 13:55
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 25 km S
from Pematangsiantar
Mar 3, 2024 19:36
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 29 km SSE
from Pematangsiantar

Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Pematangsiantar

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 4.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar on the morning of November 1, 2024 at 10:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 185km north-northwest of Pematangsiantar at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 587 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pematangsiantar. This averages to 59 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.