Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.1 M) (2025-05-12 03:09:37 UTC)

1747019377

1.0847, 98.8165

109.96 KM

A 5.1 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-05-12 03:09:37 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 (5.1 M) (2025-05-12 03:09:37 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.1

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025jfpe

Nearest Places

Sihapas / 12.04 km
Ladangkuhasinasi / 12.18 km
Aek Sikapas / 12.44 km
Singkuang / 12.89 km
Muara Singkuang / 12.94 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

West Papua Region, Indonesia
Time: 1747069696
Depth: 26.35 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

PAPUA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747069696
Depth: 26.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

MOLUCCA SEA
Time: 1747069303
Depth: 71.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Molucca Sea
Time: 1747069299
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
Time: 1747068960
Depth: 39.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1747019378
Depth: 92.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1746615559
Depth: 39.75 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1746615559
Depth: 40.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1746487083
Depth: 113.55 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1746458936
Depth: 89.28 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)