M3.3 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 04:18:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 04:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 16 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 04:18:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.00000, 98.66000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 206 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Talang

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