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M3.2 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 23:25:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 20, 2025 at 23:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 23:25:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sumatera Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.16000, 99.67000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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

  • Malintang
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 36 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 98 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 108 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Talang
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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