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M4.8 Depth: 26.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-01 13:08:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 1, 2025 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-01 13:08:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sumatera Utara
Source
gfz
Coordinates
1.54000, 97.13000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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    Distance: 229 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 243 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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