M4.0 Depth: 167.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Kasindir, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 05:47:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Kasindir, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 05:47 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 167 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

167.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-12 05:47:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Kasindir

County

Simalungun

Village

Kasindir

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.87000, 99.06000

Temperature

22.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

167 km

167 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Singkut

Distance: 73 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sinabung

Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 327 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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