M4.4 Depth: 148.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 47 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 10:45:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 10:45 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 47 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M4.4

Depth

148.1 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 10:45:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Utara

Source

usgs

Coordinates

2.04380, 99.08650

Temperature

20.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

148.1 km

148.1 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Sinabung

Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 147 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 240 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

634

Country (24h)