M4.9 Depth: 60.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-03 11:03:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 3, 2025 at 11:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 113 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-03 11:03:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-3.17000, 101.20000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sumbing

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia

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