Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 7.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M2.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 23, 2025 at 22:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 7 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.
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Depth profile
Shallow
7 km
7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
02 Oct 2025 – 02 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 614 Catalogue entries
Of 613 other entries for this area and period, 528 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
527
Country (24h)
Indonesia
56
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