Latest earthquakes near Perbaungan, North Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Perbaungan, North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Perbaungan? If an earthquake is happening right now near Perbaungan, it will show up within minutes.
Perbaungan Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Perbaungan, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 42 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Perbaungan roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Perbaungan in 2017. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Perbaungan 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 Perbaungan in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Perbaungan 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 | 387 | 90.85% |
| Mag. 5 | 37 | 8.69% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.47% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Perbaungan
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Perbaungan occurred on Jan 16, 2023 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) south-southwest of Perbaungan, at a depth of 37 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Perbaungan in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 263 kilometers (163 mi) south-southwest of Perbaungan. It is the strongest earthquake near Perbaungan 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 Perbaungan, 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 Perbaungan.
Nearest earthquakes from Perbaungan
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Perbaungan, 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 Perbaungan.
When was the last earthquake in Perbaungan, North Sumatra?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Perbaungan on the afternoon of May 18, 2024 at 17:04 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 161km southwest of Perbaungan at a depth of 50km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Perbaungan, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Perbaungan, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Perbaungan on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 263km southwest of Perbaungan at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Perbaungan since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Perbaungan, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 426 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Perbaungan. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
