Live record · within 100 km (62 mi) · M2.5+
Earthquakes near Banda Aceh
In the last 30 days there were 3 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km (62 mi) of Banda Aceh, Aceh, and 0 in the last 24 hours. The strongest was a magnitude 5.3, 85 km (53 mi) SSW of Banda Aceh, on 2026-10-03.
Earthquakes M2.5+ within 100 km
- Last 24 hours0
- Last 7 days0
- Last 30 days3
- Last year8
- Last 5 years50
M1+ in the last 7 days: 0. Methodology
01 — History
Earthquakes per month near Banda Aceh
26 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Banda Aceh in the last 24 months. The busiest month was Jul 2025, with 9.
02 — Recent
Recent earthquakes near Banda Aceh
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 70 km W of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 70 km / 44 mi | depth 89 km | |
| 5.3 | 85 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 85 km / 53 mi | depth 55 km | |
| 4.4 | 96 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia | 96 km / 60 mi | depth 58 km |
03 — Questions
Earthquakes in Banda Aceh, answered
Was there an earthquake in Banda Aceh today?
No earthquake of magnitude 2.5 or larger was recorded within 100 km of Banda Aceh in the last 24 hours. Smaller ones can still occur. The home page lists them when you choose “All” magnitudes.
Are earthquakes common near Banda Aceh?
Over the last five years there were 50 earthquakes of magnitude 2.5 or larger within 100 km of Banda Aceh, an average of 10 a year. 8 occurred in the last 12 months. That is close to the five-year average.
What was the largest earthquake near Banda Aceh in five years?
A magnitude 5.5 on Jul 5, 2025, 19:42 UTC, 87 km (54 mi) NNW of Banda Aceh, at a depth of 10 km. See this earthquake
Counts describe past activity within 100 km of the city centre. They are not a forecast or a risk assessment. Data updated . Source: USGS.
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