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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.
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.
Dec 14, 2025 07:58AM
Significant M5.1 Earthquake hit in the Indian Ocean 121km from Bengkulu (Indonesia) on Sunday Morning.
Dec 2, 2025 08:16PM
On Tuesday Evening a Significant M5.1 Earthquake struck in the Indian Ocean 237km from Padang (Indonesia).
Payakumbuh Earthquake Statistics
Average
A total of 747 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 74 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 | 657 | 87.95% |
| Mag. 5 | 81 | 10.84% |
| Mag. 6 | 8 | 1.07% |
| Mag. 7 | 1 | 0.13% |
| 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.
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.
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 3.1 magnitude earthquake hit near Payakumbuh on the evening of December 14, 2025 at 21:33 local time (Asia/Jakarta). The center of this earthquake was located 117km southwest of Payakumbuh at a depth of 50km 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, 747 earthquakes with a magnitude of four or higher occurred within a 300 kilometer range from Payakumbuh. This averages to 75 earthquakes yearly, or one earthquake every 5 days.
