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M5.4 Depth: 18.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near 64 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia

UTC time: 2025-04-07 19:49:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 7, 2025 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M5.4 earthquake occurred near 64 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M5.4
Depth
18.0 km
UTC time
2025-04-07 19:49:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
2.03100, 96.75000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 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

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Lahewa84.6 kmSE24'485
Gunungsitoli126.6 kmSE136'707
Medan274.1 kmNE2'486'283

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Sinabung
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 237 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 305 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 323 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 345 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 367 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥49
Earlier events M≥52
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M5.82025-01-31 11:03:42 UTC131.3 km66 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M5.72025-01-31 11:03:41 UTC146.2 km58 km SSE of Blangpidie, Indonesia M4.42025-01-15 14:10:22 UTC143.8 km46 km S of Blangpidie, Indonesia M4.32025-02-26 06:26:15 UTC34.1 km31 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia M4.32025-02-25 04:03:13 UTC63.4 km47 km SSW of Sinabang, Indonesia

Stats (last 24h)

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