M3.0 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-18 16:01:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 18, 2025 at 16:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 114 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-18 16:01:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.07000, 100.55000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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

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Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
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Sumbing

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 188 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

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