M4.1 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-06-08 04:23:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 8, 2025 at 04:23 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.1

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-06-08 04:23:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.18000, 97.14000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Sinabung

Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 275 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 339 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 396 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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