Earthquake SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (4.9 mb) (2025-05-17 21:20:15 UTC)

1747516815

2.5791, 96.0257

10.00 KM

A 4.9 magnitude earthquake struck on SIMEULUE, INDONESIA, at 2025-05-17 21:20:15 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in SIMEULUE, INDONESIA

Recommendation
Strong Earthquake

Action

Moderate shaking can cause damage to weak structures.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Stay away from windows and heavy furniture. Outdoors: Move to an open space. If in a car: Pull over and stop in a safe area.

Earthquake SIMEULUE, INDONESIA (4.9 mb) (2025-05-17 21:20:15 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

4.9

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250517_0000241

Nearest Places

Teluk Kamo / 0.81 km
Lauke / 1.83 km
Luan Solu / 2.38 km
Gampong Putra Jaya / 2.49 km
Kecamatan Simeulue Tengah / 2.7 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

33 km NW of Valdez, Alaska
Time: 1747544722
Depth: 24.60 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

49 km ESE of Beatty, Nevada
Time: 1747544676
Depth: 12.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

South of Sumbawa, Indonesia
Time: 1747544038
Depth: 51.31 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

WESTERN TURKEY
Time: 1747543899
Depth: 6.40 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

19 km ESE of Fox River, Alaska
Time: 1747543829
Depth: 53.50 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
Time: 1747517455
Depth: 20.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra
Time: 1747517455
Depth: 20.49 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra
Time: 1747516816
Depth: 26.42 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
Time: 1747330593
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Off West Coast of Northern Sumatra
Time: 1747330590
Depth: 13.95 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)