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.
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.
Jun 20, 2023 03:39PM
Shallow M5.5 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 195km from Padang (Indonesia) on Tuesday Afternoon.
Apr 27, 2023 03:43AM
Shallow M5.1 AFTERSHOCK struck on Thursday Night in the Indian Ocean 198km from Padang (Indonesia).
Apr 25, 2023 03:00AM
Unusually powerful M7.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 206km from Padang (Indonesia) on Tuesday Night.
Apr 23, 2023 06:33AM
Shallow M5.2 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Morning in the Indian Ocean 195km from Padang (Indonesia).
Apr 23, 2023 04:17AM
Shallow M5.7 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Night in the Indian Ocean 207km from Padang (Indonesia).
Apr 23, 2023 12:09AM
Shallow M5.8 FORESHOCK struck on Sunday Night in the Indian Ocean 197km from Padang (Indonesia).
West Sumatra Earthquake Statistics
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.
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 | 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
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.
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.
