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M4.4 Depth: 35.1 km

M4.4 Earthquake near 52 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 01:32:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near 52 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia (Indonesia) on August 24, 2025 at 01:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 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 USGS. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
35.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 01:32:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Aceh
Source
usgs
Coordinates
2.08680, 96.64990
Temperature
28.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.1 km
Shallow
35.1 km
35.1 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sinabung
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 299 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 316 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 380 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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