Earthquake SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (5.3 mb) (2025-07-17 19:02:11 UTC)
A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA, at 2025-07-17 19:02:11 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 SOUTHERN 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 (mb)
5.3
Automatic
EMSC
Summary
- Intensity: 0
- Tsunami: 0
- ID: emsc_20250717_0000267
Nearest Places
- Karang Drakes / 19.72 km
- Karang Van Speijk / 22.89 km
- Karang Moller / 24.02 km
- Karang West Pylades / 25.69 km
- Karang East Pylades / 33.78 km
Comment
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