M2.9 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-04 17:18:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 4, 2025 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-04 17:18:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.02000, 100.03000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Talang

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 233 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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