Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 49.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M2.9 Earthquake near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia) on October 11, 2025 at 16:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 52 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 681 Catalogue entries
Of 680 other entries for this area and period, 321 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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