M2.6 Depth: 41.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 18:49:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 41 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: 66 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

41.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 18:49:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.16000, 97.92000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

41 km

41 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sinabung

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 137 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 326 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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