M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-11-29 11:15:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on November 29, 2025 at 11:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-29 11:15:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Propinsi Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.40000, 97.02000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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Distance: 290 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
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