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M3.2 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-27 06:01:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 27, 2025 at 06:01 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 06:01:08 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Aceh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.67000, 95.98000
Temperature
26.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 251 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 251 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 288 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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