Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (2.9 M) (2025-03-17 13:47:09 UTC)
A 2.9 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-03-17 13:47:09 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
Light Earthquake
Light Earthquake
Action
Light shaking may be felt indoors.
Suggestion
Stay where you are; it's usually not necessary to take any drastic action. Keep an eye on your surroundings in case of further tremors.
Magnitudo (M)
2.9
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025fica
Nearest Places
- Tanjung Antimonang / 9.09 km
- Tanjung Simanusu / 11.81 km
- Tanjung Batubatu / 14.21 km
- Desa Labuhan Hiu / 14.86 km
- Pulau Pini / 15.53 km
Comment
Latest Earthquake
1.0
11 km SSW of Ackerly, Texas
Time:
Depth: 4.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.67 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
3.4
VIRGIN ISLANDS REGION
Time:
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 14.60 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
1.2
4 km SSW of Minto, Alaska
Time:
Depth: 12.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 12.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
1.6
SPAIN
Time:
Depth: 4.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 4.10 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
0.8
8 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time:
Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 2.19 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)
Nearest Earthquake
3.4
Southern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 13.09 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.09 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.4
KEPULAUAN BATU, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
2.9
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
4.1
Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time:
Depth: 17.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.22 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
4.1
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time:
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 17.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)