Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.5 M) (2025-03-17 22:22:38 UTC)

1742250158

1.9094, 99.0964

10.00 KM

A 5.5 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-03-17 22:22:38 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
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.5 M) (2025-03-17 22:22:38 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.5

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025fita

Nearest Places

Dolok Ganjang / 0.67 km
Desa Lontung Dolok / 1.82 km
Desa Janji Natogu / 2.04 km
Desa Lumban Garaga / 2.33 km
Desa Huta Raja / 2.39 km

Comment

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Depth: 33.42 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Depth: 33.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

16 km NW of Stanton, Texas
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Depth: 4.81 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

WESTERN TEXAS
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Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

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Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Time: 1742274689
Depth: 28.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

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Time: 1742274689
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1742265310
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1742265310
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1742264215
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)