Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 24.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sumatera Barat
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M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on October 18, 2025 at 09:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 24 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
5103988772306b5e50759bfbe46fd5f80e41e01a
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 09:35:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.40000,
99.23000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 9,294 Catalogue entries
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