M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-04 01:46:07 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on April 4, 2026 at 01:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 01:46:07 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.39000, 102.65000
Temperature
30.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 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

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