Magnitude
M4.4
- Depth
- 18.9 km
- Source
- USGS
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M4.4 Earthquake near 115 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On September 21, 2025 at 10:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near 115 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
18.9 km
18.9 km — shallower than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 292 Catalogue entries
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