M 7.4 - 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia
February 20, 2008 at 08:08:30 UTC
Depth: 26.00 km (Shallow)
Key Takeaway
This major earthquake (M7.4) occurred 18 years ago near 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia, at a depth of 26.00 km (shallow). It was felt by 161 people.
Major
PAGER Alert
Tsunami
Felt Reports
Event Details
| Magnitude | 7.4 mwc |
| Depth | 26.00 km (Shallow) |
| Location | 2.7680N, 95.9640E |
| Community Intensity | IV (Light) |
| Mercalli Intensity | VI (Strong) |
| Felt Reports (DYFI) | 161 people |
| Tsunami Warning | No |
| Significance | 915 / 3000 |
| Status | Reviewed |
| Network | us |
| USGS Event Page | View on USGS → |
Frequently Asked Questions
What was the magnitude of this earthquake?
This earthquake had a magnitude of 7.4, classified as "Major". Major earthquakes can cause serious damage over large areas.
How deep was this earthquake?
This earthquake occurred at a depth of 26.00 km, classified as "Shallow". Shallow earthquakes tend to cause more damage at the surface because the energy has less distance to travel before reaching buildings and infrastructure.
Where exactly did this earthquake occur?
This earthquake occurred near 56 km NW of Sinabang, Indonesia, at coordinates 2.7680N, 95.9640E. The location is determined by analyzing seismic wave arrival times at multiple monitoring stations.
Were there aftershocks associated with this event?
Aftershock data for this specific event can be explored by viewing nearby recent earthquakes listed below on this page. Aftershocks are smaller earthquakes that occur in the same area following a larger event, and they can continue for days, weeks, or even months depending on the original earthquake's magnitude.
What does the magnitude of this earthquake mean in practical terms?
A magnitude 7.4 earthquake is classified as "Major" — these can cause serious damage to buildings and infrastructure across a wide area, especially near the epicenter.
Nearby Recent Earthquakes
177 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
17 years ago · 35.00 km deep
129 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 35.00 km deep
138 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 35.00 km deep
95 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 74.40 km deep
103 km WSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
17 years ago · 61.80 km deep
130 km SW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
17 years ago · 35.00 km deep
272 km SW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 35.00 km deep
76 km SW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 56.40 km deep
103 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
17 years ago · 38.70 km deep
93 km SSW of Banda Aceh, Indonesia
18 years ago · 70.50 km deep
More Earthquakes in Indonesia
174 km SSE of Tual, Indonesia
20 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
69 km E of Tobelo, Indonesia
23 hours ago · 10.00 km deep
132 km ENE of Masohi, Indonesia
1 day ago · 10.00 km deep
244 km SSE of Amahai, Indonesia
1 day ago · 222.52 km deep
153 km W of Fakfak, Indonesia
2 days ago · 10.00 km deep
160 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia
3 days ago · 16.51 km deep
149 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia
3 days ago · 10.00 km deep
138 km WSW of Fakfak, Indonesia
3 days ago · 10.00 km deep
More M7.0-8.0 Earthquakes
55 km NNW of Kota Belud, Malaysia
1 week ago · 619.85 km deep
2025 Aomori Prefecture, Japan Earthquake
2 months ago · 40.72 km deep
2025 Hubbard Glacier Earthquake
3 months ago · 10.32 km deep
Drake Passage
4 months ago · 5.64 km deep
12 km E of Santiago, Philippines
4 months ago · 59.43 km deep
140 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
5 months ago · 27.00 km deep
105 km E of Petropavlovsk-Kamchatsky, Russia
5 months ago · 58.00 km deep
2025 Southern Drake Passage Earthquake
6 months ago · 10.00 km deep
Data from the USGS Earthquake Hazards Program (ComCat). QuakeScan is not affiliated with the USGS. Event details may be updated as new data becomes available.