Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA (Indonesia) on November 23, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
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Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
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 · 293 Catalogue entries
Of 292 other entries for this area and period, 247 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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560
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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