Latest earthquakes near Padang, West Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Padang, West Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Padang? If an earthquake is happening right now near Padang (also known as Kota Padang), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 10 hours ago (Mar 27 06:27 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 298 km SSE from Padang |
| 3 days ago (Mar 24 14:39 Jakarta) |
M 3.1 | 297 km SSE from Padang |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 73 km N from Padang |
| 5 days ago (Mar 22 01:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 250 km WNW from Padang |
| 6 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 24 km WNW from Padang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 11:06 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 245 km WNW from Padang |
| 8 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 256 km NNW from Padang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 344 km NNW from Padang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 23:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 180 km WNW from Padang |
| 9 days ago (Mar 17 20:47 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 225 km NW from Padang |
| 10 days ago (Mar 17 00:03 Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 273 km NW from Padang |
| 11 days ago (Mar 16 02:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 252 km W from Padang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 01:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 233 km SE from Padang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 14 00:05 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 260 km NW from Padang |
| 13 days ago (Mar 13 21:52 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 88 km N from Padang |
| 15 days ago (Mar 12 00:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 178 km SSE from Padang |
| 15 days ago (Mar 11 17:43 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 196 km NNW from Padang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 03:13 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 278 km SE from Padang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 79 km SSW from Padang |
| 16 days ago (Mar 11 02:50 Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 143 km SW from Padang |
| 17 days ago (Mar 10 01:29 Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 217 km SSE from Padang |
| 18 days ago (Mar 9 13:40 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 286 km NW from Padang |
| 19 days ago (Mar 8 08:16 Jakarta) |
M 3.3 | 237 km ESE from Padang |
| 20 days ago (Mar 7 01:37 Jakarta) |
M 3.8 | 295 km SSE from Padang |
| 20 days ago (Mar 6 17:02 Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 231 km ESE from Padang |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Padang
Recent Padang Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Padang. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Padang and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Padang Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Padang, West Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 80 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Padang roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Padang in 2022. A total of 116 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Padang 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 Padang in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Padang 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 | 693 | 85.77% |
| Mag. 5 | 104 | 12.87% |
| Mag. 6 | 10 | 1.24% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.12% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Padang
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Padang 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 Padang 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 Padang 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 Padang, West 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 Padang.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 133 km NNW from Padang |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 261 km NW from Padang |
| Sep 11, 2022 06:10 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 190 km W from Padang |
| Feb 2, 2019 16:27 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 213 km S from Padang |
| May 16, 2015 03:26 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 273 km SE from Padang |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Padang
Nearest earthquakes from Padang
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Padang, West Sumatra. You can use the buttons to find nearby earthquakes for a specific year or with a specific magnitude.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 38 days ago (Feb 17 15:49 Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 14 km NW from Padang |
| Aug 20, 2018 17:25 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 16 km WNW from Padang |
| Aug 18, 2023 20:05 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 16 km S from Padang |
| Jun 4, 2019 14:18 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 18 km NW from Padang |
| Aug 22, 2022 16:26 (Jakarta) |
M 4.6 | 24 km SSW from Padang |
| Jul 24, 2019 22:01 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 23 km NW from Padang |
| Dec 18, 2021 14:54 (Jakarta) |
M 4.1 | 26 km ESE from Padang |
| Apr 15, 2018 19:23 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 34 km SW from Padang |
| Feb 4, 2019 13:57 (Jakarta) |
M 4.8 | 41 km ESE from Padang |
| Nov 16, 2024 04:39 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 46 km NNW from Padang |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Padang
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Padang.
When was the last earthquake in Padang, West Sumatra?
A 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Padang on the morning of March 27, 2025 at 06:27 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 298km south-southeast of Padang at a depth of 35km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Padang, West Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Padang, West Sumatra?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Padang 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 Padang since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Padang, West Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 808 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Padang. This averages to 81 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
