Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS

M5.8 earthquake 57 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia

A magnitude 5.8 earthquake struck 57 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia at Aug 23, 2025, 12:24 UTC, at a depth of 18 km. The epicentre was 93 km (58 mi) NW of Lahewa. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.

Details

Magnitude	5.8 mww
Time	Aug 23, 2025, 12:24 UTC
Depth	18.0 km
Coordinates	2.011, 96.600
Felt reports	1
Tsunami flag	None
Source	USGS event page

Fig. 1The epicentre and other earthquakes within 100 km, since the day before

01 — Nearby

Nearest cities

02 — Around it

Other earthquakes within 100 km

Other earthquakes within 100 km since the day before this event
Magnitude	Location	Distance	Depth	Time
4.0	76 km WSW of Singkil, Indonesia	60 km / 37 mi	depth 35 km	Oct 7, 21:18 UTC
4.4	78 km SW of Sinabang, Indonesia	75 km / 46 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 26, 11:34 UTC
4.2	59 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia	11 km / 7 mi	depth 10 km	Aug 17, 16:03 UTC
4.6	30 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	85 km / 53 mi	depth 26 km	Jun 7, 13:06 UTC
4.3	63 km W of Sinabang, Indonesia	99 km / 62 mi	depth 33 km	Jun 4, 02:44 UTC
4.4	82 km SSW of Sinabang, Indonesia	63 km / 39 mi	depth 10 km	May 30, 05:15 UTC
4.7	66 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia	27 km / 17 mi	depth 29 km	May 29, 01:10 UTC
4.6	21 km SW of Sinabang, Indonesia	56 km / 35 mi	depth 10 km	May 20, 02:03 UTC
4.1	93 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia	43 km / 27 mi	depth 27 km	May 18, 19:51 UTC
4.3	36 km SSW of Sinabang, Indonesia	38 km / 23 mi	depth 10 km	Apr 9, 09:05 UTC
4.9	30 km SW of Sinabang, Indonesia	52 km / 32 mi	depth 10 km	Mar 20, 12:28 UTC
4.1	68 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia	26 km / 16 mi	depth 10 km	Mar 11, 10:05 UTC
5.2	56 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia	2 km / 1 mi	depth 10 km	Mar 8, 06:05 UTC
6.2	62 km SE of Sinabang, Indonesia	11 km / 7 mi	depth 18 km	Mar 3, 04:56 UTC
4.9	48 km W of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia	96 km / 60 mi	depth 40 km	Jan 30, 20:47 UTC
4.2	68 km W of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia	90 km / 56 mi	depth 24 km	Jan 30, 20:29 UTC
4.7	33 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	87 km / 54 mi	depth 22 km	Jan 13, 00:53 UTC
4.3	42 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	90 km / 56 mi	depth 36 km	Dec 9, 07:07 UTC
5.2	40 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	90 km / 56 mi	depth 10 km	Dec 9, 07:02 UTC
4.4	40 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	91 km / 57 mi	depth 38 km	Nov 27, 05:49 UTC
4.8	96 km W of Gunungsitoli, Indonesia	85 km / 53 mi	depth 10 km	Nov 27, 05:32 UTC
4.4	43 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	97 km / 60 mi	depth 35 km	Nov 27, 05:27 UTC
4.4	44 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia	92 km / 57 mi	depth 35 km	Nov 27, 05:19 UTC
4.2	27 km SW of Sinabang, Indonesia	52 km / 32 mi	depth 23 km	Oct 28, 01:47 UTC
4.5	53 km SSE of Sinabang, Indonesia	7 km / 5 mi	depth 27 km	Sep 24, 12:58 UTC

USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.