Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 27, 2025 at 14:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — close to the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 317 Catalogue entries
Of 316 other entries for this area and period, 123 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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