M4.8 earthquake - 59 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia

What happened

A magnitude 4.8 earthquake struck 59 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia on 23 Jun 2023, 06:42 UTC at a depth of 28 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 160 km away in Aceh, Indonesia.