Latest earthquakes near Rantauprapat, North Sumatra today
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Recent Rantauprapat Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Rantauprapat. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Rantauprapat and elsewhere.
Apr 19, 2026 03:06AM
Shallow M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 132km from Singkil (Indonesia) on Sunday Night.
Mar 3, 2026 11:56AM
On Tuesday Morning a Shallow M6.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 280km from Medan (Indonesia).
Rantauprapat Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Rantauprapat, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 53 earthquakes per year, or 4 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Rantauprapat roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Rantauprapat in 2022. A total of 76 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Rantauprapat that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Rantauprapat in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Rantauprapat 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 | 487 | 91.37% |
| Mag. 5 | 43 | 8.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.56% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Rantauprapat
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Rantauprapat occurred on Jan 16, 2023 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 204 kilometers (127 mi) west of Rantauprapat, at a depth of 37 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Rantauprapat in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Nov 17, 1984 13:49, 292 kilometers (181 mi) west of Rantauprapat. It is the strongest earthquake near Rantauprapat 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 Rantauprapat, 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 Rantauprapat.
Nearest earthquakes from Rantauprapat
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Rantauprapat, 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 Rantauprapat.
When was the last earthquake in Rantauprapat, North Sumatra?
A 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Rantauprapat on the night of April 21, 2026 at 00:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 293km south of Rantauprapat at a depth of 28km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Rantauprapat, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Rantauprapat, North Sumatra?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Rantauprapat on the afternoon of November 17, 1984 at 13:49 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 292km southwest of Rantauprapat at a depth of 33km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Rantauprapat since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Rantauprapat, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Rantauprapat. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
