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Latest earthquakes near Prabumulih, South Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Prabumulih, South Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Prabumulih? If an earthquake is happening right now near Prabumulih, it will show up within minutes.
Recent Prabumulih Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Prabumulih. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Prabumulih and elsewhere.
Aug 11, 2026 12:08AM
On Tuesday Night a Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck in the Indian Ocean 238km from Bengkulu (Indonesia).
Aug 9, 2026 10:15PM
Significant M5.3 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 266km from Bandar Lampung (Indonesia) on Sunday Evening.
Prabumulih Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Prabumulih, South Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 64 earthquakes per year, or 5 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Prabumulih roughly every 5 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Prabumulih in 2021. A total of 80 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Prabumulih 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 Prabumulih in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 7 or above have occurred near Prabumulih 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 | 576 | 89.16% |
| Mag. 5 | 68 | 10.53% |
| Mag. 6 | 2 | 0.31% |
| Mag. 7 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Prabumulih
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Prabumulih occurred on Aug 13, 2017 10:08 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 6.4 and struck 292 kilometers (181 mi) west of Prabumulih, at a depth of 31 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Prabumulih in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Jun 4, 2000 23:28, 277 kilometers (172 mi) west of Prabumulih. It is the strongest earthquake near Prabumulih 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 Prabumulih, 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 Prabumulih.
Nearest earthquakes from Prabumulih
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Prabumulih, 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 Prabumulih.
When was the last earthquake in Prabumulih, South Sumatra?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Prabumulih on the afternoon of August 11, 2026 at 16:09 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 193km southwest of Prabumulih at a depth of 38km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Prabumulih, South Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Prabumulih, South Sumatra?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Prabumulih on the evening of June 4, 2000 at 23:28 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 277km west-southwest of Prabumulih at a depth of 33km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Prabumulih since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Prabumulih, South Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 646 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Prabumulih. This averages to 65 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 6 days.
