Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (4.2 M) (2024-12-22 16:51:34 UTC)

1734886294

1.1964, 97.0315

17.18 KM

A 4.2 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2024-12-22 16:51:34 UTC. Reviewed by BMKG seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of M and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (4.2 M) (2024-12-22 16:51:34 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

4.2

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2024zbsm

Nearest Places

Pulau Wunga / 7.57 km
Merapi / 18.88 km
Pulau Mausi / 19.64 km
Tanjung Mbana / 21.21 km
Tanjung Bobotalu / 21.35 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

22 km ESE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1734913084
Depth: 7.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Near North Coast of West Papua
Time: 1734912928
Depth: 19.30 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1734912875
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

7 km ENE of Fox, Alaska
Time: 1734912740
Depth: 0.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SWITZERLAND
Time: 1734912264
Depth: 4.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1734886294
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1733838071
Depth: 22.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra
Time: 1733838071
Depth: 21.84 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1730725214
Depth: 23.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1730724726
Depth: 22.87 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)