M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 18:41:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia) on April 17, 2026 at 18:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 116 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-17 18:41:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatra Barat

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.71000, 99.17000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower 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

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