Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M2.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On August 5, 2025 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 55 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
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Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 km — deeper than the regional average (43.2 km)
Regional average: 43.2 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 610 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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