15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, IndonesiaAug 15, 2026, 10:54 AM
Official intensity MMI 5.232 km from Tebingtinggi172.53 km deep41 felt reports
Latest Earthquakes in North Sumatra
Live map and archive of seismic activity in North Sumatra, Indonesia.
Updated: 3:01:44 PM
Recent earthquakes that may have affected North Sumatra
North Sumatra, Indonesia Activity Report
M1.5+Past 24 Hours1
Past 7 Days1
Past 30 Days-
Past 365 Days-
Filtered Statistics
Total Events
1
6.9
Largest Magnitude
15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Significant
1
6.9
Most Recent9 HR AGO
15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Depth distribution
Shallow-focus 0Intermediate-focus 1Deep-focus 0
Filtered Statistics
1 events
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Common Questions about Earthquakes in North Sumatra
How often does North Sumatra have earthquakes?
Earthquakes in North Sumatra can range from tiny local tremors to stronger regional events. The filtered statistics section above helps you judge how often they occur across different time windows.
Have there been significant earthquakes in North Sumatra recently?
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What was the largest recent earthquake in North Sumatra?
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How far back does the earthquake data go?
Our wider archive reaches back to 1900. To keep the page responsive, the visible event list is limited to the 2000 best matches for the current filters.
Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 15, 2026, 03:01 PM UTC. Data sources: USGS / EMSC / JMA / Geoscience Australia / GeoNet.