Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 167.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.8 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On May 16, 2025 at 17:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). At around 167 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
167 km
167 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 313 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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563
Country (24h)
Indonesia
33
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