Latest earthquakes near Dumai, Riau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Dumai, Riau, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Dumai? If an earthquake is happening right now near Dumai (also known as Kota Dumai), it will show up within minutes.
Recent Dumai Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Dumai. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Dumai and elsewhere.
Dec 16, 2024 10:50AM
On Monday Morning a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean near Padang (Indonesia).
Dumai Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Dumai, Riau in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 26 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Dumai roughly every 13 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Dumai in 2022. A total of 53 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Dumai that year. The strongest had a 6.1 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Dumai in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Dumai 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 | 245 | 92.11% |
| Mag. 5 | 20 | 7.52% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.38% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Dumai
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Dumai occurred on Feb 25, 2022 08:39 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.1 and struck 220 kilometers (137 mi) south-west of Dumai, at a depth of 4 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Dumai in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 9, 1943 12:06, 295 kilometers (183 mi) south-west of Dumai. It is the strongest earthquake near Dumai in the past 124 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Dumai, Riau 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 Dumai.
Nearest earthquakes from Dumai
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Dumai, Riau. 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 Dumai.
When was the last earthquake in Dumai, Riau?
A 2.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumai on the morning of December 18, 2024 at 07:55 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 248km south-southwest of Dumai at a depth of 15km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Dumai, Riau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Dumai, Riau?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Dumai on the afternoon of June 9, 1943 at 12:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 295km south of Dumai at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Dumai since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Dumai, Riau?
In the past 10 years, 266 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Dumai. This averages to 27 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 14 days.
