M5.8 Earthquake near 64 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia
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.
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Depth profile
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Nearby population centers
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Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung
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Singkut
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Telong, Bur ni
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Peuet Sague
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Sorikmarapi
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Malintang
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