M3.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 13:13:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 13:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 184 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-06 13:13:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatra Barat

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.08000, 99.77000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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Marapi

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Talakmau

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Malintang

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