M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 21:27:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 12, 2025 at 21:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 21:27:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.13000, 97.45000

Temperature

14.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Sinabung

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Singkut

Distance: 154 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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