M6.1 earthquake near Padangsidempuan, North Sumatra

What happened

A magnitude 6.1 earthquake struck 77 km SW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia on 3 Apr 2023, 14:59 UTC at a depth of 84 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Strong. Can cause damage in populated areas up to tens of kilometres away. This was an intermediate-depth earthquake, so shaking is spread over a wider, gentler area.

The nearest town in our records is Padangsidempuan, about 77 km away in North Sumatra, Indonesia.