M3.7 Depth: 149.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Sibuntuon, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 02:25:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Sibuntuon, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 20, 2026 at 02:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

149.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 02:25:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sumatra

City

Sibuntuon

County

Simalungun

Village

Sibuntuon

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.85000, 98.85000

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

149 km

149 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Singkut

Distance: 57 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
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Sorikmarapi

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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