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

Latest Earthquake

3.9

CRETE, GREECE
Time: 1742283620
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.0

20 km NNE of Stanton, Texas
Time: 1742282416
Depth: 4.00 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

1.8

1 km of Rollingwood, CA
Time: 1742282383
Depth: 1.59 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

2.9

SIKKIM, INDIA
Time: 1742282225
Depth: 5.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

1.5

2 km SW of Tyonek, Alaska
Time: 1742282089
Depth: 68.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.2

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1742274689
Depth: 28.04 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1742274689
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.4

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

2.5

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

3.2

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