M2.7 Depth: 18.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 22:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 22:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

18.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-18 22:23:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.35000, 98.50000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

18 km

18 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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