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M5.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M5.0 Earthquake near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-07 15:28:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 7, 2025 at 15:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 76 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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