Indonesia • 100 km radius
Coastal city highly vulnerable to Mentawai megathrust earthquakes.
Last 30 days
0
within 100 km
Last 7 days
0
Last 24h
0
Population
950K
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 Padang (USGS catalog, since 1900).
87 km SW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
2007 • 192 km away • 35 km deep
215 km SW of Sungai Penuh, Indonesia
2010 • 285 km away • 20 km deep
26 km S of Sijunjung, Indonesia
1943 • 58 km away • 10 km deep
30 km WSW of Pariaman, Indonesia
2009 • 66 km away • 81 km deep
212 km W of Pariaman, Indonesia
If you're in Padang, make sure you know the local emergency procedures. Drop, Cover, and Hold On during shaking.
View Safety Guide →1935 • 253 km away • 30 km deep