Latest earthquakes near South Sumatra, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near South Sumatra.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 2, 2023 20:42
(Jakarta)
M 4.7 96 km WSW
from Lubuklinggau
Dec 2, 2023 13:15
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 274 km SE
from Baturaja
Dec 2, 2023 03:19
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 209 km SSW
from Baturaja
Dec 1, 2023 11:16
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 189 km SSW
from Baturaja
Nov 30, 2023 11:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 256 km SSW
from Baturaja
Nov 28, 2023 00:57
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 148 km SSW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 28, 2023 00:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 124 km SSW
from Baturaja
Nov 23, 2023 23:37
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 188 km SSW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 23, 2023 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 183 km W
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 22, 2023 17:09
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 98 km W
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 22, 2023 03:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 196 km SW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 22, 2023 01:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 176 km WSW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 21, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 222 km WNW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 21, 2023 11:11
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 176 km W
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 20, 2023 16:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 249 km WNW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 16, 2023 21:58
(Jakarta)
M 4.6 185 km SW
from Baturaja
Nov 15, 2023 12:11
(Jakarta)
M 4.8 157 km WSW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 15, 2023 04:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 297 km S
from Baturaja
Nov 14, 2023 18:28
(Jakarta)
M 4.0 149 km SW
from Baturaja
Nov 12, 2023 16:12
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 138 km SW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 12, 2023 03:13
(Jakarta)
M 4.4 143 km W
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 11, 2023 21:07
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 249 km SSW
from Baturaja
Nov 11, 2023 06:48
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 234 km WNW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 10, 2023 22:34
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 211 km S
from Baturaja
Nov 10, 2023 22:30
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 192 km S
from Baturaja

Map of Latest Earthquakes near South Sumatra

Recent South Sumatra Earthquake News

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South Sumatra Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
127 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 4.7
Dec 2, 2023 20:42

Average

A total of 1275 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 127 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.

Yearly Earthquakes within 300 km (186 mi) of South Sumatra with a magnitude of 4 or above.

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near South Sumatra (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 1105 86.67%
Mag. 5 162 12.71%
Mag. 6 8 0.63%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6.9
On Aug 19, 2020 05:29.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 8.4
On Sep 12, 2007 18:10.

The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near South Sumatra occurred on Aug 19, 2020 05:29 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.9 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) west-southwest of Lubuklinggau, at a depth of 26 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) west-southwest of Lubuklinggau. It is the strongest earthquake near South Sumatra in the past 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near South Sumatra.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Aug 19, 2020 05:29
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 206 km WSW
from Lubuklinggau
Nov 18, 2022 20:37
(Jakarta)
M 6.9 292 km SW
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
Aug 3, 2021 05:48
(Jakarta)
M 5.8 296 km W
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.

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 4.7 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sumatra on the evening of December 2, 2023 at 20:42 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 96km west-southwest of Lubuklinggau at a depth of 112km under land. 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, 1275 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from South Sumatra. This averages to 128 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 3 days.