Latest earthquakes near Sunggal, North Sumatra today
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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.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Sunggal Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 551 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 55 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 | 498 | 90.38% |
| Mag. 5 | 48 | 8.71% |
| Mag. 6 | 5 | 0.91% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 77 kilometers (48 mi) south-east of Sunggal, at a depth of 175 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) south-east of Sunggal. It is the strongest earthquake near Sunggal 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 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.
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.
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 2.8 magnitude earthquake hit near Sunggal on the evening of August 31, 2026 at 20:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 149km west of Sunggal at a depth of 10km under land. 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, 551 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Sunggal. This averages to 55 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 7 days.
