Latest earthquakes near Pekanbaru, Riau today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Pekanbaru, Riau, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Pekanbaru? If an earthquake is happening right now near Pekanbaru (also known as Kota Pekanbaru), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 12 hours ago (Apr 2 15:10 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 280 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
| 4 days ago (Mar 29 08:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 298 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 5 days ago (Mar 28 16:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 275 km W from Pekanbaru |
| 9 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 297 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 280 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 151 km SW from Pekanbaru |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 296 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 12 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 212 km SW from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 236 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 299 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 06:46 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 299 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 298 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 05:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 283 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 20 days ago (Mar 13 21:52 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 150 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 17:43 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 188 km W from Pekanbaru |
| 22 days ago (Mar 11 13:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 277 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 23 days ago (Mar 11 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 280 km SSW from Pekanbaru |
| 23 days ago (Mar 10 07:38 Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 292 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 23 days ago (Mar 10 04:31 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 283 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 21:11 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 282 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 14:31 Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 282 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 24 days ago (Mar 9 10:50 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 290 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 25 days ago (Mar 8 08:16 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 296 km SSE from Pekanbaru |
| 26 days ago (Mar 8 01:28 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 266 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| 27 days ago (Mar 6 17:02 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 285 km SSE from Pekanbaru |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Pekanbaru
Recent Pekanbaru Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Pekanbaru. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Pekanbaru and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Pekanbaru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Pekanbaru, Riau in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 32 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pekanbaru roughly every 11 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Pekanbaru in 2022. A total of 49 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Pekanbaru 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 Pekanbaru in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Pekanbaru 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 | 293 | 90.99% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 8.07% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.93% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Pekanbaru
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Pekanbaru occurred on Sep 1, 2017 00:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.3 and struck 270 kilometers (168 mi) south-west of Pekanbaru, at a depth of 43 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Pekanbaru in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.7 earthquake struck on Jun 9, 1943 12:06, 171 kilometers (106 mi) south-west of Pekanbaru. It is the strongest earthquake near Pekanbaru in the past 125 years (Our data goes back to January 1st, 1900).
In the table below you will find the strongest earthquakes that occurred near Pekanbaru, 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 Pekanbaru.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Sep 1, 2017 00:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 270 km SW from Pekanbaru |
| Feb 25, 2022 08:39 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 153 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 292 km W from Pekanbaru |
| Nov 8, 2015 16:34 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 285 km W from Pekanbaru |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 298 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| Jan 9, 2017 18:28 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 276 km SSW from Pekanbaru |
| Feb 28, 2019 06:27 (Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 205 km S from Pekanbaru |
| Jul 21, 2018 14:58 (Jakarta) |
M 5.2 | 181 km SSW from Pekanbaru |
| Nov 18, 2020 11:41 (Jakarta) |
M 5.2 | 282 km SSW from Pekanbaru |
| Jan 17, 2016 01:54 (Jakarta) |
M 5.2 | 264 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Pekanbaru
Nearest earthquakes from Pekanbaru
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Pekanbaru, Riau. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 21, 2024 19:40 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 67 km W from Pekanbaru |
| May 15, 2019 15:57 (Jakarta) |
M 4.9 | 98 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| Jan 20, 2024 23:35 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 105 km SW from Pekanbaru |
| Jan 13, 2017 16:23 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 107 km WNW from Pekanbaru |
| Dec 11, 2023 17:16 (Jakarta) |
M 5.0 | 107 km S from Pekanbaru |
| Jan 4, 2024 02:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 110 km W from Pekanbaru |
| Feb 22, 2019 22:43 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 119 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
| Apr 4, 2022 01:14 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 118 km SW from Pekanbaru |
| Apr 22, 2016 16:56 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 130 km WSW from Pekanbaru |
| Jun 30, 2020 00:40 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 133 km SW from Pekanbaru |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Pekanbaru
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pekanbaru.
When was the last earthquake in Pekanbaru, Riau?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Pekanbaru on the afternoon of April 2, 2025 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 280km west-southwest of Pekanbaru at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Pekanbaru, Riau in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Pekanbaru, Riau?
A 7.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Pekanbaru on the afternoon of June 9, 1943 at 12:06 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 171km south-southwest of Pekanbaru at a depth of 10km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Pekanbaru since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Pekanbaru, Riau?
In the past 10 years, 322 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pekanbaru. This averages to 32 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
