Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 106.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 16, 2025 at 23:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. 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 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
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Depth profile
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — deeper than the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 660 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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