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

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:19:30 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
20.0 km
Source
EMSC

Sumatra Barat · Koto XI Tarusan

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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: 43 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

ID
2fcf3c96c74ce8919ec07cca8fdcaa7b180e1025
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 05:19:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sumatra Barat
City
Koto XI Tarusan
County
Koto XI Tarusan
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.75000, 100.23000
Temperature
28.1°C

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 (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 km
Why depth matters

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

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Talang
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kerinci
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Sumbing
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

Sumatra Barat

Context for this earthquake

25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 50 Catalogue entries

Of 49 other entries for this area and period, 10 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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