Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.9 M) (2025-04-07 19:49:23 UTC)

1744055363

2.0142, 96.7046

37.13 KM

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-04-07 19:49:23 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 (5.9 M) (2025-04-07 19:49:23 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.9

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025guxn

Nearest Places

Pulau Babi / 10.71 km
Gampong Labuhan Bajau / 10.85 km
Pulau Lasia / 18.66 km
Karang Suffolk / 19.59 km
Pulau Reusam / 20.41 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

0.8

3 km WSW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1744076589
Depth: 1.33 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

0.7

2 km SSE of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1744076482
Depth: 2.24 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

3.6

CENTRAL PERU
Time: 1744076073
Depth: 13.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

3.2

Java, Indonesia
Time: 1744076064
Depth: 156.34 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

JAVA, INDONESIA
Time: 1744076064
Depth: 156.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

5.6

SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
Time: 1744055362
Depth: 27.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.8

65 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia
Time: 1744055362
Depth: 35.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

2.9

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1743276376
Depth: 28.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1743276376
Depth: 27.89 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

3.2

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1741902032
Depth: 15.35 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)