M4.0 Depth: 140.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-16 12:50:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 16, 2025 at 12:50 UTC. At around 140 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 111 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.0

Depth

140.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-16 12:50:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Jambi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.58000, 102.17000

Temperature

16.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140 km

140 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Sumbing

Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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