Seismic Activity: Earthquakes Hit Arunachal Pradesh and Indonesia

Arunachal Pradesh Earthquake Details

Arunachal Pradesh: A 3.8 magnitude earthquake struck the Dibang Valley region of Arunachal Pradesh at 5:06 AM on Sunday, May 18, as reported by the National Centre for Seismology (NCS). The NCS shared the details via a post on X, stating, “EQ of M: 3.8, On: 18/05/2025 05:06:33 IST, Lat: 29.03 N, Long: 95.78 E, Depth: 10 Km, Location: Dibang Valley, Arunachal Pradesh.” The tremors were recorded at a depth of 10 kilometers. Just a day prior, on May 17, a 3.4 magnitude quake was felt in the vicinity of Dibang Valley, occurring at a depth of 12 kilometers, with its epicenter at Latitude 28.78 N and Longitude 95.70 E.

Indonesia Experiences 4.6 Magnitude Earthquake

Earthquake of magnitude 4.6 Strikes Indonesia

On the same day, a 4.6 magnitude earthquake was recorded in Northern Sumatra, Indonesia, during the early morning hours. The NCS indicated that the tremors were felt at 2:50 AM (IST), with the epicenter located at a depth of 58 kilometers. Fortunately, there have been no immediate reports of significant damage or injuries, and local authorities are keeping a close watch on the situation.

The National Centre for Seismology, which monitors seismic activity in India, confirmed the earthquake details in a post on X, stating, “EQ of M: 4.6, On: 18/05/2025 02:50:22 IST, Lat: 2.86 N, Long: 96.35 E, Depth: 58 Km, Location: Northern Sumatra, Indonesia.”