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.
Recent Palembang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Palembang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Palembang and elsewhere.
Jul 9, 2025 06:50AM
Significant M5.4 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 114km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia) on Wednesday Morning.
May 23, 2025 02:52AM
Significant M5.7 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean near Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Friday Night.
Palembang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 246 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 | 218 | 88.62% |
| Mag. 5 | 28 | 11.38% |
| Mag. 6 | 0 | 0.0% |
| 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 Dec 30, 2018 15:39 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 5.7 and struck 268 kilometers (167 mi) west of Palembang, at a depth of 166 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.
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.
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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near Palembang on the morning of July 20, 2025 at 09:01 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 217km south of Palembang at a depth of 157km 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, 246 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.
