M5.7 earthquake - 93 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia

What happened

A magnitude 5.7 earthquake struck 93 km WNW of Sinabang, Indonesia on 28 May 2024, 11:52 UTC at a depth of 21 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Moderate. Can damage poorly built structures close to the epicentre. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Meulaboh, about 159 km away in Aceh, Indonesia.