M3.0 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 12:11:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 12:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 117 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

21.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 12:11:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.12000, 101.19000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

21 km

21 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sumbing

Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 236 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia

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