M4.1 Earthquake 59 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia — May 15, 2025
2025-05-15 17:36:30 UTC (2025-05-15) · approx. 11:36 PM UTC+6 local
On May 15, 2025 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude 4.1 shallow crustal earthquake struck 59 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 1.9491°, 96.4445°.
Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.1 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 21 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 406 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.
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96.4445°E
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How strong was the magnitude 4.1 earthquake near Sinabang, Indonesia?
The magnitude 4.1 earthquake that struck 59 km S of Sinabang, Indonesia on May 15, 2025 at 17:36 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.
Were there aftershocks?
Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.1 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.
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Understanding This Data
Magnitude 4.1 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.
Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us6000qgpq). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.
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