M4.4 earthquake - 70 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 70 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia on 21 Aug 2021, 22:34 UTC at a depth of 25 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Blangpidie, about 171 km away in Aceh, Indonesia.