M3.1 Depth: 70.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 18:39:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 23, 2025 at 18:39 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 112 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

70.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 18:39:09 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.90000, 96.42000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

70 km

70 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 334 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
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