Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 33.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
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M4.8 Earthquake near Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On July 2, 2025 at 04:44 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 52 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.2.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
33 km
33 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
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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 321 Catalogue entries
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