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.
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.
Dec 2, 2025 08:16PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 237km from Padang (Indonesia).
Pekanbaru Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 337 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 33 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Pekanbaru roughly every 10 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 | 308 | 91.39% |
| Mag. 5 | 26 | 7.72% |
| Mag. 6 | 3 | 0.89% |
| 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.
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.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Pekanbaru.
When was the last earthquake in Pekanbaru, Riau?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Pekanbaru on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 21:33 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 238km southwest of Pekanbaru at a depth of 50km 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, 337 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Pekanbaru. This averages to 34 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 11 days.
