Indonesia – North Sumatra

This page summarizes earthquakes in North Sumatra (Indonesia). The most recently recorded event was a magnitude M3.1 earthquake near Adiankoting on 2026-07-30 10:07:24 UTC. All event lists and map markers are limited to the last 30 days.

About North Sumatra

North Sumatra is a province of Indonesia located in the northern part of the island of Sumatra. Its capital and largest city is Medan on the east coast of the island.

Earthquakes (last 30 days)
41
Max magnitude (last 30 days)
M4.0
Avg magnitude (last 30 days)
M3.06
Avg depth (last 30 days)
37 km
Seismic activity in 2026

In 2026, North Sumatra recorded 63 earthquakes within Indonesia. The average magnitude was M3.07. The strongest event reached M5.6.

By event count in 2026, this region ranks #24 within Indonesia.

Located on the Sunda Plate.

Map (last 30 days)
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Earthquakes in North Sumatra (last 30 days)
M3.1
Adiankoting
2026-07-30 · 10:07 UTC · 103 km
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M2.5
Sibio bio
2026-07-29 · 13:09 UTC · 92 km
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M3.5
Silangkitang Dolok
2026-07-27 · 15:56 UTC · 5 km
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M2.6
Tordoloknauli
2026-07-27 · 02:10 UTC · 3 km
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M2.5
Siantarnalpospos
2026-07-27 · 01:14 UTC · 10 km
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M3.1
Sarulla
2026-07-27 · 01:01 UTC · 5 km
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M4.0
Pardamean Nainggolan
2026-07-27 · 00:50 UTC · 3 km
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M2.8
Simataniari
2026-07-26 · 23:28 UTC · 5 km
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M2.6
Sarulla
2026-07-26 · 23:05 UTC · 5 km
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M3.0
Pahae Jae
2026-07-26 · 22:42 UTC · 10 km
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M3.7
Dolok Saut
2026-07-26 · 22:33 UTC · 10 km
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M2.7
Pagaran Lambung 4
2026-07-24 · 23:48 UTC · 92 km
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M2.8
Batahan
2026-07-24 · 22:34 UTC · 10 km
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M3.3
Mandailing Natal
2026-07-24 · 22:27 UTC · 10 km
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M2.9
Manganmolih
2026-07-24 · 01:58 UTC · 70 km
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M3.2
South Nias
2026-07-23 · 23:19 UTC · 3 km
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M3.6
Sitabo-tabo
2026-07-23 · 21:57 UTC · 158 km
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M3.4
South Nias
2026-07-23 · 15:21 UTC · 27 km
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M3.6
Runding
2026-07-23 · 13:54 UTC · 123 km
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M3.4
North Nias
2026-07-22 · 11:37 UTC · 3 km
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M3.1
Mandailing Natal
2026-07-22 · 06:00 UTC · 19 km
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M3.7
Sibuntuon
2026-07-20 · 02:25 UTC · 149 km
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M2.5
North Nias
2026-07-19 · 04:35 UTC · 35 km
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M3.4
Bintang Hulu
2026-07-18 · 18:19 UTC · 3 km
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M2.5
Patialo
2026-07-18 · 12:08 UTC · 4 km
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M3.7
Lambak
2026-07-17 · 00:19 UTC · 7 km
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M3.3
Pulau Bogi
2026-07-16 · 13:49 UTC · 22 km
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M2.6
Aekbadakjae
2026-07-16 · 00:59 UTC · 13 km
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M2.8
Jorlanghuluan
2026-07-15 · 23:44 UTC · 163 km
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M3.1
South Nias
2026-07-15 · 07:13 UTC · 4 km
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M2.7
Pohan Julu
2026-07-15 · 00:36 UTC · 115 km
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M2.7
Paringgonanjulu
2026-07-14 · 11:58 UTC · 5 km
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M3.3
Hutaimbaru
2026-07-13 · 06:55 UTC · 3 km
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M3.2
South Nias
2026-07-10 · 13:48 UTC · 24 km
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M3.5
South Nias
2026-07-09 · 10:02 UTC · 9 km
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M3.5
City of Gunungsitoli
2026-07-06 · 18:45 UTC · 12 km
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M2.7
South Nias
2026-07-05 · 17:41 UTC · 30 km
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M2.7
Doloknauli
2026-07-05 · 03:04 UTC · 110 km
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M2.5
Janji Martahan
2026-07-03 · 07:04 UTC · 3 km
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M2.7
Partali Julu
2026-07-03 · 05:19 UTC · 10 km
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M2.9
Central Tapanuli
2026-07-02 · 16:37 UTC · 10 km
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