Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.8 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 12, 2025 at 03:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
04 Oct 2025 – 04 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 293 Catalogue entries
Of 292 other entries for this area and period, 69 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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