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M4.1 Depth: 20.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:19:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia) on May 12, 2026 at 05:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 178 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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