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M3.1 Depth: 122.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-11 15:59:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 11, 2025 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 122 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 62 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 15:59:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sumatera Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.19000, 99.50000
Temperature
24.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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

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    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 135 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia

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