Earthquake Northern Sumatra, Indonesia (5.9 M) (2025-08-23 12:24:53 UTC)

1755951893

2.0296, 96.5233

12.48 KM

A 5.9 magnitude earthquake struck on Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, at 2025-08-23 12:24:53 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) (2025-08-23 12:24:53 UTC)

Magnitudo (M)

5.9

Automatic
BMKG

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: bmg2025qmmh

Nearest Places

Pulau Babi / 15.3 km
Gampong Labuhan Bajau / 15.51 km
Pulau Lasia / 19.89 km
Pulau Reusam / 21.01 km
Karang Suffolk / 25.96 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

38 km SSE of Goldfield, Nevada
Time: 1756021131
Depth: 5.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

DODECANESE ISLANDS, GREECE
Time: 1756020861
Depth: 8.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SOUTH OF BALI, INDONESIA
Time: 1756020674
Depth: 18.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

South of Bali, Indonesia
Time: 1756020674
Depth: 17.96 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

15 km NE of Ridgecrest, CA
Time: 1756020538
Depth: 4.51 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
Time: 1755999123
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1755999123
Depth: 10.05 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra
Time: 1755987769
Depth: 69.12 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
Time: 1755987769
Depth: 69.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
Time: 1755978956
Depth: 29.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)