Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.9 M) (2025-05-11 08:57:42 UTC)
A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-05-11 08:57:42 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
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.
Magnitudo (M)
5.9
Automatic
BMKG
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: bmg2025jefd
Nearest Places
- Krueng Kapren / 4.03 km
- Gosongsangkalan / 4.03 km
- Gampong Padang Panjang / 4.16 km
- Gampong Rubek Meupayong / 4.17 km
- Krueng Suakbrok / 4.19 km
Comment
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Source: USGS (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
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Depth: 34.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 34.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
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Time:
Depth: 29.09 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 29.09 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.8
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Time:
Depth: 40.57 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 40.57 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
3.8
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Time:
Depth: 41.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 41.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)
3.5
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Time:
Depth: 109.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)
Time:
Depth: 109.03 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)