M2.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 15:50:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 15:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 114 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 15:50:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.59000, 102.37000

Temperature

29.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Dempo

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Patah

Distance: 110 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 175 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 223 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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