M4.7 Depth: 200.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia

UTC time: 2026-05-01 05:17:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 200 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

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

Details

Magnitude
M4.7
Depth
200.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 05:17:27 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-0.84000, 101.43000
Temperature
21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200 km
Intermediate
200 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

  • Talang
    Distance: 85 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kerinci
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 118 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Sumbing
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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