Latest earthquakes near Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra today
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Recent Tanjungbalai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tanjungbalai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tanjungbalai and elsewhere.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Tanjungbalai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 399 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 39 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tanjungbalai roughly every 9 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tanjungbalai in 2017. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tanjungbalai 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 Tanjungbalai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tanjungbalai 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 | 363 | 90.98% |
| Mag. 5 | 33 | 8.27% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.75% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tanjungbalai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tanjungbalai occurred on Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 90 kilometers (56 mi) west of Tanjungbalai, at a depth of 175 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tanjungbalai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.1 earthquake struck on Sep 19, 1936 08:31, 259 kilometers (161 mi) west of Tanjungbalai. It is the strongest earthquake near Tanjungbalai 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 Tanjungbalai, 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 Tanjungbalai.
Nearest earthquakes from Tanjungbalai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tanjungbalai, 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 Tanjungbalai.
When was the last earthquake in Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanjungbalai on the morning of September 1, 2026 at 06:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 262km south of Tanjungbalai at a depth of 10km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra?
A 7.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Tanjungbalai on the morning of September 19, 1936 at 08:31 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 259km west-northwest of Tanjungbalai at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tanjungbalai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tanjungbalai, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 399 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tanjungbalai. This averages to 40 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
