Latest earthquakes near Payakumbuh, West Sumatra today
Complete overview of the latest earthquakes near Payakumbuh, West Sumatra, Indonesia, updated every minute. Did you feel an earthquake today in Payakumbuh? If an earthquake is happening right now near Payakumbuh (also known as Kota Payakumbuh), it will show up within minutes.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day ago (Apr 2 15:10 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 168 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| 5 days ago (Mar 29 08:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 284 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 6 days ago (Mar 28 16:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 199 km WNW from Payakumbuh |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 17:46 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 283 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 00:34 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 271 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 10 days ago (Mar 24 00:23 Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 06:09 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 300 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 02:33 Jakarta) |
M 2.8 | 287 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 01:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 33 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| 12 days ago (Mar 22 01:26 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 265 km W from Payakumbuh |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 14:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 282 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 13 days ago (Mar 21 07:59 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 91 km SW from Payakumbuh |
| 14 days ago (Mar 20 08:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.7 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 15 days ago (Mar 19 11:06 Jakarta) |
M 3.7 | 264 km W from Payakumbuh |
| 15 days ago (Mar 19 02:51 Jakarta) |
M 3.9 | 203 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 15 days ago (Mar 19 01:57 Jakarta) |
M 3.0 | 295 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 15 days ago (Mar 18 20:48 Jakarta) |
M 3.6 | 286 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 17:03 Jakarta) |
M 2.6 | 292 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 09:35 Jakarta) |
M 2.5 | 294 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 09:16 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 289 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 06:46 Jakarta) |
M 3.2 | 288 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 05:23 Jakarta) |
M 5.4 | 286 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 18 05:22 Jakarta) |
M 4.7 | 271 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 23:43 Jakarta) |
M 3.4 | 203 km W from Payakumbuh |
| 16 days ago (Mar 17 20:47 Jakarta) |
M 2.9 | 219 km WNW from Payakumbuh |
Map of Latest Earthquakes near Payakumbuh
Recent Payakumbuh Earthquake News
These are the latest articles published related to earthquakes occurring near Payakumbuh. Check our Earthquake News section for a complete overview of articles written on earthquakes near Payakumbuh and elsewhere.
Mar 18, 2025 05:23AM
On Tuesday Night a Significant M5.4 Earthquake struck near Sibolga in Indonesia.
Payakumbuh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 732 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or above have struck within 300 km (186 mi) of Payakumbuh, West Sumatra in the past 10 years. This comes down to a yearly average of 73 earthquakes per year, or 6 per month. On average an earthquake will hit near Payakumbuh roughly every 4 days.
A relatively large number of earthquakes occurred near Payakumbuh in 2022. A total of 118 earthquakes (mag 4+) were detected within 300 km of Payakumbuh 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 Payakumbuh in the past 10 years. No earthquakes with a magnitude of 8 or above have occurred near Payakumbuh 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 | 643 | 87.84% |
| Mag. 5 | 80 | 10.93% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.09% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.14% |
| Mag. 8 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 9 | 0 | 0.0% |
| Mag. 10 | 0 | 0.0% |
Strongest earthquakes near Payakumbuh
The strongest recent earthquake of the past 10 years near Payakumbuh occurred on Apr 25, 2023 03:00 local time (Asia/Jakarta timezone). It had a magnitude of 7.1 and struck 245 kilometers (152 mi) west-southwest of Payakumbuh, at a depth of 34 km. Discover more strong earthquakes near Payakumbuh in the list below.
A longer time ago, a MAG-7.9 earthquake struck on Sep 13, 2007 06:49, 269 kilometers (167 mi) west-southwest of Payakumbuh. It is the strongest earthquake near Payakumbuh 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 Payakumbuh, 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 Payakumbuh.
| Date and Time | Magnitude | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 25, 2023 03:00 (Jakarta) |
M 7.1 | 245 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| Mar 14, 2022 04:09 (Jakarta) |
M 6.7 | 228 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| Jun 2, 2016 05:56 (Jakarta) |
M 6.6 | 209 km S from Payakumbuh |
| Sep 1, 2017 00:06 (Jakarta) |
M 6.3 | 148 km SW from Payakumbuh |
| Aug 29, 2022 10:29 (Jakarta) |
M 6.2 | 241 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| Feb 25, 2022 08:39 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 76 km NW from Payakumbuh |
| Apr 3, 2023 21:59 (Jakarta) |
M 6.1 | 232 km WNW from Payakumbuh |
| Sep 11, 2022 06:10 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 243 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| Feb 2, 2019 16:27 (Jakarta) |
M 6.0 | 299 km S from Payakumbuh |
| Feb 2, 2019 18:01 (Jakarta) |
M 5.8 | 282 km S from Payakumbuh |
Map of Strongest Earthquakes near Payakumbuh
Nearest earthquakes from Payakumbuh
These are the earthquakes with their epicenter nearest to Payakumbuh, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 4, 2022 01:14 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 4 km E from Payakumbuh |
| Jun 30, 2020 00:40 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 19 km S from Payakumbuh |
| Jan 20, 2024 23:35 (Jakarta) |
M 4.4 | 23 km E from Payakumbuh |
| Jul 17, 2018 07:02 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 29 km W from Payakumbuh |
| May 21, 2021 21:36 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 32 km WSW from Payakumbuh |
| Apr 8, 2023 12:21 (Jakarta) |
M 4.2 | 31 km SW from Payakumbuh |
| Feb 13, 2020 01:37 (Jakarta) |
M 4.0 | 32 km SW from Payakumbuh |
| Mar 20, 2019 01:17 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 31 km SW from Payakumbuh |
| Dec 7, 2020 23:05 (Jakarta) |
M 4.3 | 37 km WNW from Payakumbuh |
| Apr 4, 2022 01:14 (Jakarta) |
M 4.5 | 36 km W from Payakumbuh |
Map of Nearest Earthquakes from Payakumbuh
Frequently Asked Questions
These questions are commonly asked in relation to earthquakes occurring near Payakumbuh.
When was the last earthquake in Payakumbuh, West Sumatra?
A 3 magnitude earthquake hit near Payakumbuh on the afternoon of April 2, 2025 at 15:10 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 168km west-southwest of Payakumbuh at a depth of 10km under water in the Indian Ocean. Check the list on our website for any earthquakes occurring near Payakumbuh, West Sumatra in the past hours.
What was the strongest earthquake near Payakumbuh, West Sumatra?
A 7.9 magnitude earthquake hit near Payakumbuh on the morning of September 13, 2007 at 06:49 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 269km south of Payakumbuh at a depth of 35km under water in the Indian Ocean. This is the strongest earthquake that occurred near Payakumbuh since the year 1900.
How often do earthquakes occur near Payakumbuh, West Sumatra?
In the past 10 years, 732 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Payakumbuh. This averages to 73 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
