M3.0 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-17 16:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 17, 2025 at 16:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

26.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-17 16:42:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.30000, 103.31000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

26 km

26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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