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.
Sep 5, 2026 09:06PM
On Saturday Evening a Significant M5.2 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean near Padangsidempuan (Indonesia).
Sep 4, 2026 11:24PM
On Friday Evening a Significant M5.1 FORESHOCK struck near Padangsidempuan in Indonesia.
Aug 15, 2026 05:54PM
Unusually powerful M6.9 Earthquake hit near Pematangsiantar in Indonesia on Saturday Afternoon.
Tebingtinggi Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 429 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 42 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 | 385 | 89.74% |
| Mag. 5 | 41 | 9.56% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.7% |
| 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 Aug 15, 2026 17:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 43 kilometers (27 mi) south-west of Tebingtinggi, at a depth of 175 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-west 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 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Tebingtinggi on the morning of September 20, 2026 at 08:56 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 98km south of Tebingtinggi at a depth of 139km under land. 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, 429 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Tebingtinggi. This averages to 43 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 9 days.
