Magnitude
M4.1
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M4.1 Earthquake near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On December 18, 2025 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower 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 ≥ 3.0 · 292 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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28
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