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M4.1 Depth: 25.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-20 06:25:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 06:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 06:25:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.62000, 101.43000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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

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  • Dempo
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  • Suoh
    Distance: 349 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Kaba
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Krakatau
    Distance: 445 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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