Latest earthquakes near Palembang, South Sumatra today

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List of latest earthquakes near Palembang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
Jul 20, 2025 09:01
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 217 km S
from Palembang
Jul 15, 2025 23:23
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 295 km SW
from Palembang
Jul 14, 2025 07:32
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 266 km WNW
from Palembang
Jul 10, 2025 20:25
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 273 km WNW
from Palembang
Jul 9, 2025 06:50
(Jakarta)
M 5.4 381 km S
from Palembang
Jul 7, 2025 01:47
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 279 km SSW
from Palembang
Jul 1, 2025 11:54
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 279 km SSW
from Palembang
Jun 28, 2025 04:05
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 246 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 22, 2025 21:50
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 296 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 22, 2025 18:56
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 187 km SSW
from Palembang
Jun 21, 2025 10:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 237 km WSW
from Palembang
Jun 18, 2025 13:42
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 287 km SSW
from Palembang
Jun 18, 2025 12:22
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 293 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 17, 2025 20:35
(Jakarta)
M 4.7 295 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 15:30
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 277 km S
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 13:49
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 257 km WSW
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 12:08
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 276 km S
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 12:04
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 285 km S
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 08:41
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 263 km W
from Palembang
Jun 15, 2025 08:23
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 256 km WSW
from Palembang
Jun 14, 2025 11:58
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 290 km S
from Palembang
Jun 11, 2025 12:10
(Jakarta)
M 2.9 272 km S
from Palembang
Jun 9, 2025 17:50
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 289 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 6, 2025 13:15
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 193 km SW
from Palembang
Jun 5, 2025 01:37
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 297 km SW
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:
24 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Jul 20, 2025 09:01

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.

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. 4 218 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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 5.7
On Dec 30, 2018 15:39.
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 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near Palembang.
Date and Time Magnitude Distance
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
Sep 17, 2016 09:30
(Jakarta)
M 5.5 278 km SW
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
Mar 22, 2018 07:08
(Jakarta)
M 5.3 278 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
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
May 28, 2025 08:41
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 70 km NNE
from Palembang
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

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 3.6 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.