M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-29 14:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 29, 2025 at 14:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-29 14:38:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.76000, 99.18000

Temperature

20.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Sorikmarapi

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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Sinabung

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 180 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 207 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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