Latest earthquakes near Palembang, South Sumatra today

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List of latest earthquakes near Palembang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Nov 28, 2023 00:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 274 km SSW
from Palembang
Nov 14, 2023 18:28
(Jakarta)
M 4.0 296 km SSW
from Palembang
Nov 4, 2023 02:03
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 242 km SSW
from Palembang
Nov 1, 2023 19:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 251 km SSW
from Palembang
Oct 29, 2023 03:03
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 290 km SW
from Palembang
Oct 27, 2023 01:53
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 172 km W
from Palembang
Oct 16, 2023 22:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 299 km SW
from Palembang
Oct 14, 2023 10:49
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 233 km SSW
from Palembang
Oct 10, 2023 03:54
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 270 km S
from Palembang
Oct 5, 2023 04:03
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 295 km WSW
from Palembang
Oct 2, 2023 23:59
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 296 km SW
from Palembang
Oct 2, 2023 03:17
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 262 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 30, 2023 15:46
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 239 km SSW
from Palembang
Sep 28, 2023 19:47
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 242 km SSW
from Palembang
Sep 28, 2023 15:29
(Jakarta)
M 4.5 296 km S
from Palembang
Sep 27, 2023 13:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 286 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 19, 2023 19:16
(Jakarta)
M 4.9 287 km SSW
from Palembang
Sep 17, 2023 06:14
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 256 km WSW
from Palembang
Sep 12, 2023 07:59
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 296 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 11, 2023 22:28
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 262 km S
from Palembang
Sep 9, 2023 22:26
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 282 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 7, 2023 11:08
(Jakarta)
M 3.9 300 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 5, 2023 02:06
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 182 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 3, 2023 19:23
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 294 km SSW
from Palembang
Sep 2, 2023 18:24
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 296 km W
from Palembang

Map of Latest Earthquakes near Palembang

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.

Palembang Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
25 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 2.7
Nov 28, 2023 00:48

Average

A total of 250 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 25 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near Palembang (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 217 86.8%
Mag. 5 32 12.8%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 6
On May 16, 2015 03:26.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.5
On Jun 25, 1933 05:24.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Apr 15, 2023 22:07
(Jakarta)
M 5.5 291 km SW
from Palembang
Jan 7, 2021 00:28
(Jakarta)
M 5.5 278 km SW
from Palembang
Sep 17, 2016 09:30
(Jakarta)
M 5.5 278 km SW
from Palembang
Jan 14, 2023 05:41
(Jakarta)
M 5.3 294 km SW
from Palembang
Mar 7, 2014 23:14
(Jakarta)
M 5.3 210 km SSW
from Palembang
Mar 22, 2018 07:08
(Jakarta)
M 5.3 278 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 18, 2022 18:22
(Jakarta)
M 5.3 291 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.

List of nearest earthquakes from Palembang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Apr 23, 2018 20:51
(Jakarta)
M 4.0 81 km WSW
from Palembang
Mar 31, 2014 22:45
(Jakarta)
M 4.1 93 km WSW
from Palembang
Mar 24, 2014 22:46
(Jakarta)
M 4.7 96 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
Aug 9, 2014 21:55
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 99 km E
from Palembang
Feb 2, 2014 03:56
(Jakarta)
M 4.2 105 km W
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

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 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near Palembang on the night of November 28, 2023 at 00:48 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 274km south-southwest of Palembang at a depth of 52km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 250 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.