Latest earthquakes near Palembang, South Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Palembang, South Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Palembang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Palembang (also known as Kota Palembang), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 2 days ago (Mar 24 21:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 207 km W from Palembang |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 06:29 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 267 km W from Palembang |
| 10 days ago (Mar 16 19:05 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 255 km WSW from Palembang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 15 20:30 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 282 km SW from Palembang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 23:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 253 km WSW from Palembang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 22:58 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 253 km WSW from Palembang |
| 14 days ago (Mar 13 17:01 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 255 km WSW from Palembang |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 01:20 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 187 km SW from Palembang |
| 22 days ago (Mar 4 20:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 192 km W from Palembang |
| 32 days ago (Feb 23 04:30 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 216 km SW from Palembang |
| 35 days ago (Feb 20 10:05 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 225 km SSW from Palembang |
| 41 days ago (Feb 13 23:58 Jakarta) |
M 3.8 | 294 km SW from Palembang |
| 43 days ago (Feb 12 17:13 Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 180 km SW from Palembang |
| 45 days ago (Feb 10 06:43 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 289 km WSW from Palembang |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 12:36 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 245 km WSW from Palembang |
| 47 days ago (Feb 8 12:00 Jakarta) |
M 5.1 | 379 km SSW from Palembang |
| 49 days ago (Feb 6 03:17 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 223 km WSW from Palembang |
| 50 days ago (Feb 5 03:34 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 215 km SSW from Palembang |
| 52 days ago (Feb 3 06:54 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 293 km S from Palembang |
| 57 days ago (Jan 28 19:22 Jakarta) |
M 3.5 | 185 km SW from Palembang |
| 59 days ago (Jan 26 20:19 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 209 km SW from Palembang |
| 60 days ago (Jan 26 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 272 km S from Palembang |
| 62 days ago (Jan 24 02:39 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 194 km W from Palembang |
| 67 days ago (Jan 19 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 287 km SW from Palembang |
| 70 days ago (Jan 16 08:07 Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 220 km W from Palembang |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Palembang
Palembang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Palembang, South Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 24 earthquakes per year, or 2 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Palembang roughly every 14 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Palembang in 2021. A total of 41 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Palembang that year. The strongest had a 5.5 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of Palembang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 6 or above have occurred near Palembang 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 | 216 | 87.1% |
| Mag. 5 | 31 | 12.5% |
| Mag. 6 | 1 | 0.4% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Palembang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Palembang occurred on May 16, 2015 03:26 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6 and struck 284 kilometers (176 mi) west of Palembang, at a depth of 151 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Palembang in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.5 earthquake struck on Jun 25, 1933 05:24, 252 kilometers (157 mi) west of Palembang. It is the strongest earthquake near Palembang 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 Palembang, South Sumatra 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 Palembang.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| May 16, 2015 03:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 284 km W from Palembang |
| Dec 30, 2018 15:39 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 268 km W from Palembang |
| May 2, 2016 11:21 (Jakarta) |
M 5.7 | 235 km S from Palembang |
| Jan 7, 2021 00:28 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 278 km SW from Palembang |
| Apr 15, 2023 22:07 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 291 km SW from Palembang |
| Sep 17, 2016 09:30 (Jakarta) |
M 5.5 | 278 km SW from Palembang |
| Jun 18, 2022 18:22 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 291 km SW from Palembang |
| Sep 3, 2020 23:02 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 296 km SW from Palembang |
| Mar 23, 2024 20:20 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 289 km SW from Palembang |
| Jan 14, 2023 05:41 (Jakarta) |
M 5.3 | 294 km SW from Palembang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Palembang
Nearest earthquakes from Palembang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Palembang, South Sumatra. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 22, 2024 04:54 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 75 km W from Palembang |
| Apr 23, 2018 20:51 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 81 km WSW from Palembang |
| Jul 26, 2019 07:40 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 99 km WSW from Palembang |
| Nov 29, 2021 16:07 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 100 km NW from Palembang |
| Jan 27, 2017 07:08 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 125 km NNE from Palembang |
| Oct 4, 2021 13:20 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 128 km WNW from Palembang |
| Dec 9, 2020 11:41 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 129 km WSW from Palembang |
| May 6, 2024 08:11 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 147 km S from Palembang |
| Aug 14, 2020 02:03 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 149 km W from Palembang |
| Oct 15, 2022 00:40 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 154 km SW from Palembang |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Palembang
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Palembang.
When was the last earthquake in Palembang, South Sumatra?
A 3.3 magnitude earthquake hit near Palembang on the evening of March 24, 2025 at 21:54 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 207km west of Palembang at a depth of 222km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Palembang, South Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Palembang, South Sumatra?
A 7.5 magnitude earthquake hit near Palembang on the night of June 25, 1933 at 05:24 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 252km south of Palembang at a depth of 20km under land. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Palembang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Palembang, South Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 248 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Palembang. This averages to 25 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 15 days.
