Latest earthquakes near West Sumatra, Indonesia today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near West Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in West Sumatra? If an earthquake is happening right now near West Sumatra (also known as Sumatera Barat), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 09:00 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 299 km SE from Padang |
| 1 day ago (Mar 29 08:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 284 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 2 days ago (Mar 28 16:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 219 km NW from Padang |
| 3 days ago (Mar 27 06:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 298 km SSE from Padang |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 283 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 6 days ago (Mar 24 14:39 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 297 km SSE from Padang |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 271 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 7 days ago (Mar 24 00:23 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 06:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 300 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 02:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 287 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 73 km N from Padang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 22 01:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 250 km WNW from Padang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 282 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 9 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 24 km WNW from Padang |
| 10 days ago (Mar 20 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 11:06 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 245 km WNW from Padang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 256 km NNW from Padang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 19 01:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 295 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 286 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 17:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 292 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 09:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 294 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 09:16 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 06:46 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 288 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 344 km NNW from Padang |
| 12 days ago (Mar 18 05:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 271 km NW from Payakumbuh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near West Sumatra
Recent West Sumatra Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near West Sumatra. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near West Sumatra and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
West Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of West Sumatra, Indonesia in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 87 earthquakes per year, or 7 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near West Sumatra roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near West Sumatra in 2022. A total of 127 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of West Sumatra that year. The strongest had a 6.7 magnitude.
Magnitude Distribution
The table below visualizes the distribution of all earthquakes that occurred within 300km of West Sumatra in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near West Sumatra 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 | 760 | 86.66% |
| Mag. 5 | 106 | 12.09% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.14% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.11% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near West Sumatra
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near West Sumatra occurred on Apr 25, 2023 03:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 206 kilometers (128 mi) west of Padang, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near West Sumatra in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Sep 13, 2007 06:49, 194 kilometers (121 mi) west of Padang. It is the strongest earthquake near West Sumatra 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 West Sumatra, Indonesia 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 West Sumatra.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Location |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 03:00 (Jakarta) |
M 7.1 | 206 km W from Padang |
| Mar 14, 2022 04:09 (Jakarta) |
M 6.7 | 195 km W from Padang |
| Jun 2, 2016 05:56 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 132 km SSE from Padang |
| Sep 1, 2017 00:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 78 km WSW from Padang |
| Aug 29, 2022 10:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 195 km W from Padang |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 261 km NW from Padang |
| Feb 25, 2022 08:39 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 76 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| Feb 2, 2019 16:27 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 213 km S from Padang |
| Sep 11, 2022 06:10 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 190 km W from Padang |
| May 16, 2015 03:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 273 km SE from Padang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near West Sumatra
Earthquakes by city in West Sumatra
Click the links below for earthquake reports for major places in West Sumatra, Indonesia.
Use this regional West Sumatra earthquake report for earthquakes that were felt in smaller towns and cities in the region, including Bukittinggi, Pariaman, Solok and Sijunjung.
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near West Sumatra.
When was the last earthquake in West Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 2.7 magnitude earthquake hit near West Sumatra on the morning of March 29, 2025 at 09:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 299km south-east of Padang at a depth of 108km under land. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near West Sumatra, Indonesia in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near West Sumatra, Indonesia?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near West Sumatra on the morning of September 13, 2007 at 06:49 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 194km south-southeast of Padang at a depth of 35km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near West Sumatra since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near West Sumatra, Indonesia?
In the past 10 years, 877 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from West Sumatra. This averages to 88 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 4 days.
