M3.1 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 14:00:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 24, 2025 at 14:00 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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: 113 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-24 14:00:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.65000, 101.68000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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

Kaba

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 284 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia

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