Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Aceh
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M4.8 Earthquake near Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On November 20, 2025 at 21:11 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by GFZ 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
10 km
10 km — shallower than 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 321 Catalogue entries
Of 320 other entries for this area and period, 11 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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