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.
Recent South Sumatra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near South Sumatra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near South Sumatra and elsewhere.
Dec 27, 2025 08:10AM
Shallow M5.2 AFTERSHOCK hit in the Indian Ocean 190km from Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Saturday Morning.
Dec 27, 2025 07:22AM
Shallow M5.6 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 193km from Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Saturday Morning.
South Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 1250 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 | 1088 | 87.04% |
| Mag. 5 | 155 | 12.4% |
| Mag. 6 | 7 | 0.56% |
| 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 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 126 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.
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 3.2 magnitude earthquake hit near South Sumatra on the afternoon of January 15, 2026 at 17:41 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 141km west-northwest of Lubuklinggau at a depth of 68km 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, 1250 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.
