M3.2 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 18:05:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 23, 2025 at 18:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 18:05:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.87000, 96.42000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Sinabung

Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 278 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 325 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 338 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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