M3.8 Depth: 176.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-14 06:18:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 14, 2025 at 06:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 176 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

176.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-14 06:18:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Jambi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.11000, 102.07000

Temperature

26.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

176 km

176 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Sumbing

Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 262 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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