Latest earthquakes near South Sumatra, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near South Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in South Sumatra? If an earthquake is happening right now near South Sumatra (also known as Sumatera Selatan), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 30 00:41 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 197 km S from Lubuklinggau |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 22:45 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 182 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 13:12 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 244 km S from Baturaja |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 106 km W from Lubuklinggau |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:02 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 281 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 03:39 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 273 km S from Baturaja |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 07:33 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 250 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 07:30 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 247 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 137 km W from Lubuklinggau |
| 5 days ago (Mar 25 07:56 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 171 km SSW from Lubuklinggau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 21:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 36 km N from Lubuklinggau |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 14:39 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 148 km W from Lubuklinggau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 22 00:39 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 100 km WSW from Lubuklinggau |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 06:29 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 54 km W from Lubuklinggau |
| 13 days ago (Mar 17 02:34 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 261 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 23:23 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 242 km SSE from Baturaja |
| 14 days ago (Mar 16 19:05 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 52 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| 15 days ago (Mar 15 20:30 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 166 km S from Lubuklinggau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 14 01:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 153 km WNW from Lubuklinggau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 23:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 50 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 22:58 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 50 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 17:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 50 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| 17 days ago (Mar 13 14:29 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 177 km SSW from Baturaja |
| 19 days ago (Mar 12 00:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 222 km WNW from Lubuklinggau |
| 19 days ago (Mar 12 00:47 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 225 km S from Baturaja |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Sumatra
South Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of South Sumatra, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 125 earthquakes per year, or 10 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near South Sumatra roughly every 2 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near South Sumatra in 2020. A total of 172 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of South Sumatra that year. The strongest had a 6.9 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of South Sumatra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near South Sumatra 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 | 1083 | 86.57% |
| Mag. 5 | 160 | 12.79% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 0.64% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near South Sumatra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Sumatra occurred on Nov 18, 2022 20:37 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) south-west of Lubuklinggau, at a depth of 25 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near South Sumatra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-8.4 earthquake struck on Sep 12, 2007 18:10, 209 kilometers (130 mi) south-west of Lubuklinggau. It is the strongest earthquake near South Sumatra 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 South Sumatra, Indonesia 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 South Sumatra.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 18, 2022 20:37 (Jakarta) |
M 6.9 | 292 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| Aug 19, 2020 05:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.9 | 206 km WSW from Lubuklinggau |
| Aug 19, 2020 05:23 (Jakarta) |
M 6.8 | 223 km WSW from Lubuklinggau |
| Jun 2, 2016 05:56 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 278 km WNW from Lubuklinggau |
| Aug 13, 2017 10:08 (Jakarta) |
M 6.4 | 147 km WSW from Lubuklinggau |
| Feb 10, 2021 19:52 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 298 km SSW from Lubuklinggau |
| Aug 23, 2022 21:31 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 161 km SW from Baturaja |
| May 16, 2015 03:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 110 km NW from Lubuklinggau |
| Oct 15, 2019 05:23 (Jakarta) |
M 5.9 | 227 km SW from Lubuklinggau |
| Feb 2, 2019 18:01 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 291 km WNW from Lubuklinggau |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near South Sumatra
Earthquakes by city in South Sumatra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in South Sumatra, Indonesia.
Use this regional South Sumatra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Pagar Alam, Lahat and Tanjungagung.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near South Sumatra.
When was the last earthquake in South Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 3.7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sumatra on the night of March 30, 2025 at 00:41 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 197km south of Lubuklinggau at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near South Sumatra, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near South Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 8.4 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sumatra on the evening of September 12, 2007 at 18:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 209km southwest of Lubuklinggau at a depth of 34km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near South Sumatra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near South Sumatra, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 1251 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Sumatra. This averages to 125 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.
