Latest earthquakes near Sunggal, North Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Sunggal, North Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Sunggal? If an earthquake is happening right now near Sunggal, it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 8 hours ago (Mar 14 05:48 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 269 km W from Sunggal |
| 9 hours ago (Mar 14 04:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 254 km SW from Sunggal |
| 1 day ago (Mar 13 13:55 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 187 km SSW from Sunggal |
| 1 day ago (Mar 13 10:21 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 185 km SSW from Sunggal |
| 3 days ago (Mar 11 13:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 226 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 3 days ago (Mar 11 05:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.8 | 286 km WNW from Sunggal |
| 4 days ago (Mar 10 07:38 Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 216 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 4 days ago (Mar 10 04:31 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 221 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 21:11 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 224 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 4 days ago (Mar 9 17:59 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 165 km SSW from Sunggal |
| 5 days ago (Mar 9 10:50 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 222 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 5 days ago (Mar 9 07:29 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 88 km W from Sunggal |
| 5 days ago (Mar 9 05:17 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 267 km W from Sunggal |
| 6 days ago (Mar 8 09:08 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 114 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 6 days ago (Mar 8 01:28 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 222 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 6 days ago (Mar 7 22:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 192 km NW from Sunggal |
| 9 days ago (Mar 5 01:40 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 149 km SW from Sunggal |
| 10 days ago (Mar 4 14:17 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 178 km SSE from Sunggal |
| 10 days ago (Mar 3 23:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 283 km W from Sunggal |
| 16 days ago (Feb 26 04:03 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 192 km WSW from Sunggal |
| 18 days ago (Feb 23 21:05 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 190 km S from Sunggal |
| 21 days ago (Feb 20 15:24 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 193 km WSW from Sunggal |
| 24 days ago (Feb 17 23:45 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 282 km S from Sunggal |
| 25 days ago (Feb 17 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 251 km WNW from Sunggal |
| 25 days ago (Feb 17 03:56 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 196 km SSE from Sunggal |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Sunggal
Recent Sunggal Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Sunggal. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Sunggal and elsewhere.
Jan 31, 2025 06:03PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.7 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 174km from Medan (Indonesia).
Sunggal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Sunggal, 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 Sunggal roughly every 6 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Sunggal in 2022. A total of 60 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Sunggal that year. The strongest had a 6.2 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Sunggal in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Sunggal 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 | 481 | 90.24% |
| Mag. 5 | 49 | 9.19% |
| 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 Sunggal
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Sunggal occurred on Jan 7, 2020 13:05 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 285 kilometers (177 mi) west-southwest of Sunggal, at a depth of 17 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Sunggal in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-9.1 earthquake struck on Dec 26, 2004 07:58, 294 kilometers (183 mi) west-southwest of Sunggal. It is the strongest earthquake near Sunggal 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 Sunggal, 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 Sunggal.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 7, 2020 13:05 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 285 km WSW from Sunggal |
| Sep 24, 2022 03:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 286 km W from Sunggal |
| Jan 16, 2023 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 190 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Oct 1, 2022 02:28 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 164 km SSE from Sunggal |
| May 8, 2015 10:12 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 240 km SSW from Sunggal |
| 41 days ago (Jan 31 18:03 Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 169 km WSW from Sunggal |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 33 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Jul 10, 2021 09:41 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 267 km SW from Sunggal |
| Jul 11, 2017 08:24 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 101 km SSE from Sunggal |
| Mar 1, 2018 10:17 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 287 km S from Sunggal |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Sunggal
Nearest earthquakes from Sunggal
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Sunggal, North Sumatra. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 14, 2017 00:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 27 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Feb 14, 2017 03:35 (Jakarta) |
M 4.9 | 28 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Feb 11, 2017 11:24 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 31 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:42 (Jakarta) |
M 5.6 | 33 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Feb 10, 2017 04:50 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 34 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Feb 10, 2017 05:04 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 34 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Feb 14, 2017 00:17 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 35 km S from Sunggal |
| Feb 10, 2017 01:00 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 38 km SW from Sunggal |
| Mar 18, 2017 17:51 (Jakarta) |
M 4.8 | 38 km SSW from Sunggal |
| Jan 16, 2017 19:46 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 40 km SW from Sunggal |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Sunggal
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Sunggal.
When was the last earthquake in Sunggal, North Sumatra?
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunggal on the night of March 14, 2025 at 05:48 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 269km west of Sunggal at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Sunggal, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Sunggal, North Sumatra?
A 9.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunggal on the morning of December 26, 2004 at 07:58 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 294km west of Sunggal at a depth of 30km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Sunggal since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Sunggal, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 533 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sunggal. This averages to 53 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
