Earthquake 53 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia (5.3 mb) (2025-08-07 15:29:00 UTC)

1754580540

1.2563, 98.8101

101.91 KM

A 5.3 magnitude earthquake struck on 53 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia, at 2025-08-07 15:29:00 UTC. Reviewed by USGS seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mb and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in 53 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, 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 53 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia (5.3 mb) (2025-08-07 15:29:00 UTC)

Magnitudo (mb)

5.3

Confirmed
USGS

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: usgs_us6000qywa

Nearest Places

Pulau Ilir / 2.08 km
Batumundam / 5.37 km
Aek Batumundam / 6 km
Rodang Bantot / 6.02 km
Gle Batumundam / 6.14 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

1.2

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Depth: 12.84 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

5.1

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: USGS (Confirmed)

5.1

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Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

0.9

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Depth: 9.40 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

4.2

CHINA-LAOS BORDER REGION
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Depth: 2.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

3.0

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Time: 1754588079
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

2.8

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Time: 1754588079
Depth: 10.00 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)

5.3

NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
Time: 1754580540
Depth: 101.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

5.2

Northern Sumatra, Indonesia
Time: 1754580540
Depth: 77.08 km
Source: BMKG (Automatic)