M5.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M5.8 Earthquake near 64 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-07 19:49:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.8 earthquake was recorded near 64 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia on April 7, 2025 at 19:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M5.8
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-07 19:49:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usgs
Coordinates
2.03880, 96.76220

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lahewa84.6 kmSE24'485
Gunungsitoli126.2 kmSE136'707
Medan272.5 kmNE2'486'283

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sinabung
    Distance: 220 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 236 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 344 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#1
Earlier events M≥48
Earlier events M≥51
Compared since2025-01-03

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