Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 23, 2025 at 08:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.6.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 317 Catalogue entries
Of 316 other entries for this area and period, 264 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)
665
Country (24h)
Indonesia
33
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