Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 40 km NE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 40 km NE of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia at Dec 27, 2025, 09:16 UTC, at a depth of 167 km. The epicentre was 40 km (25 mi) NE of Padangsidempuan.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Dec 27, 2025, 09:16 UTC |
| Depth | 167.0 km |
| Coordinates | 1.638, 99.523 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 42 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 64 km / 40 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 5.1 | 23 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | 62 km / 39 mi | depth 122 km | |
| 4.2 | 8 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | 48 km / 30 mi | depth 129 km | |
| 4.4 | 33 km E of Sibolga, Indonesia | 52 km / 32 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 38 km SSW of Bandar, Indonesia | 14 km / 8 mi | depth 157 km | |
| 4.6 | 25 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 67 km / 41 mi | depth 125 km | |
| 4.4 | 32 km SSE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 108 km | |
| 4.2 | 44 km SSE of Parapat, Indonesia | 87 km / 54 mi | depth 157 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.