Latest earthquakes near Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra today
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Recent Tebingtinggi Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Tebingtinggi. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Tebingtinggi and elsewhere.
Nov 27, 2025 11:56AM
On Thursday Morning an Unusually powerful M6.6 Earthquake struck 312km from Medan in Indonesia.
Tebingtinggi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 41 earthquakes per year, or 3 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Tebingtinggi roughly every 8 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Tebingtinggi in 2017. A total of 48 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Tebingtinggi 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 Tebingtinggi in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Tebingtinggi 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 | 371 | 90.27% |
| Mag. 5 | 38 | 9.25% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.49% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Tebingtinggi
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Tebingtinggi occurred on Apr 3, 2023 21:59 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 279 kilometers (173 mi) south of Tebingtinggi, at a depth of 84 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Tebingtinggi in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.6 earthquake struck on Mar 28, 2005 23:09, 267 kilometers (166 mi) south of Tebingtinggi. It is the strongest earthquake near Tebingtinggi 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 Tebingtinggi, 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 Tebingtinggi.
Nearest earthquakes from Tebingtinggi
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Tebingtinggi, 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 Tebingtinggi.
When was the last earthquake in Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra?
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Tebingtinggi on the morning of January 9, 2026 at 08:53 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 279km west of Tebingtinggi at a depth of 13km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra?
A 8.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Tebingtinggi on the evening of March 28, 2005 at 23:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 267km west-southwest of Tebingtinggi at a depth of 30km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Tebingtinggi since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Tebingtinggi, North Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 411 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tebingtinggi. This averages to 41 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
