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M2.5 Depth: 171.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Tapusgodang, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 05:24:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 17, 2026 at 05:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Tapusgodang, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 171 km. 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 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 171 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 171 km
Intermediate
171 km
171 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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