Latest earthquakes near Percut, North Sumatra today
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Recent Percut Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Percut. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Percut and elsewhere.
Jan 31, 2025 06:03PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 174km from Medan (Indonesia).
Percut Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Percut, 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 Percut roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Percut in 2017. A total of 50 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Percut 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 Percut in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Percut 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 | 384 | 90.35% |
| Mag. 5 | 40 | 9.41% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Percut
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Percut 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 Percut, at a depth of 37 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Percut in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 260 kilometers (162 mi) south-southwest of Percut. It is the strongest earthquake near Percut 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 Percut, 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 Percut.
Nearest earthquakes from Percut
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Percut, 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 Percut.
When was the last earthquake in Percut, North Sumatra?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Percut on the night of March 14, 2025 at 05:48 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 297km west of Percut at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Percut, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Percut, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Percut on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 260km southwest of Percut at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Percut since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Percut, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 425 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Percut. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
