Indonesia • 100 km radius
Largest city in Sumatra near the Sumatran Fault.
Last 30 days
0
within 100 km
Last 7 days
0
Last 24h
0
Population
2.5M
No earthquakes M2.0+ recorded within 100 km in the last 30 days.
This reflects recorded events only — a quiet stretch doesn't lower long-term risk in an active region. Keep an emergency plan ready.
Largest recorded events within 300 km of Medan (USGS catalog, since 1900).
78 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia
2005 • 242 km away • 30 km deep
75 km E of Sinabang, Indonesia
2010 • 225 km away • 31 km deep
50 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia
2002 • 300 km away • 30 km deep
45 km SSW of Meulaboh, Indonesia
2010 • 295 km away • 38 km deep
86 km WSW of Pangkalan Brandan, Indonesia
If you're in Medan, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
View Safety Guide →1936 • 122 km away • 20 km deep