Latest earthquakes near West Sumatra, Indonesia today

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List of latest earthquakes near West Sumatra.
Date and Time Magnitude Location
Dec 5, 2023 12:12
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 130 km SSW
from Padang
Dec 5, 2023 04:57
(Jakarta)
M 3.8 236 km NNW
from Padang
Dec 3, 2023 20:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.7 269 km NW
from Padang
Nov 30, 2023 12:25
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 200 km NNW
from Padang
Nov 24, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 5 km WSW
from Padang
Nov 23, 2023 04:20
(Jakarta)
M 2.8 38 km SW
from Padang
Nov 23, 2023 01:12
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 257 km SSE
from Padang
Nov 21, 2023 17:41
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 295 km NW
from Padang
Nov 21, 2023 16:48
(Jakarta)
M 2.6 174 km SSE
from Padang
Nov 21, 2023 11:11
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 257 km SSE
from Padang
Nov 20, 2023 16:51
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 179 km SSE
from Padang
Nov 18, 2023 17:01
(Jakarta)
M 4.9 221 km S
from Padang
Nov 18, 2023 02:29
(Jakarta)
M 2.5 183 km NNW
from Padang
Nov 17, 2023 22:50
(Jakarta)
M 3.3 266 km NW
from Padang
Nov 17, 2023 21:59
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 108 km W
from Padang
Nov 17, 2023 14:38
(Jakarta)
M 3.2 127 km SSW
from Padang
Nov 17, 2023 06:12
(Jakarta)
M 3.0 238 km NW
from Padang
Nov 14, 2023 16:18
(Jakarta)
M 2.7 300 km NW
from Padang
Nov 13, 2023 09:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 73 km W
from Padang
Nov 12, 2023 00:21
(Jakarta)
M 3.4 70 km WSW
from Padang
Nov 11, 2023 06:48
(Jakarta)
M 4.3 171 km SSE
from Padang
Nov 10, 2023 04:55
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 247 km NW
from Padang
Nov 9, 2023 23:39
(Jakarta)
M 3.6 276 km NW
from Padang
Nov 7, 2023 05:56
(Jakarta)
M 3.1 232 km SE
from Padang
Nov 6, 2023 12:33
(Jakarta)
M 3.5 232 km SE
from Padang

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.

West Sumatra Earthquake Statistics

Average Earthquakes:
87 Yearly
Within 300 km, Mag 4+, last 10 years
Latest Earthquake:
Mag 3.6
Dec 5, 2023 12:12

Average

A total of 878 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.

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

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.

Earthquakes by magnitude near West Sumatra (past 10 years).
Magnitude Earthquakes Percentage
Mag. 4 765 87.13%
Mag. 5 101 11.5%
Mag. 6 11 1.25%
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

Strongest in 10 years:
Mag 7.1
On Apr 25, 2023 03:00.
Strongest since 1900:
Mag 7.9
On Sep 13, 2007 06:49.

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 123 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.

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List of strongest earthquakes near 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
Feb 25, 2022 08:39
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 76 km NW
from Payakumbuh
Apr 3, 2023 21:59
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 261 km NW
from Padang
Mar 3, 2015 17:37
(Jakarta)
M 6.1 183 km W
from Padang
Nov 17, 2020 08:44
(Jakarta)
M 6.0 223 km SSW
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.

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 3.6 magnitude earthquake hit near West Sumatra on the afternoon of December 5, 2023 at 12:12 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 130km south-southwest of Padang at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. 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, 878 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.