M3.1 Depth: 19.0 km

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

UTC time: 2025-12-16 18:25:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 16, 2025 at 18:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 117 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-16 18:25:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.60000, 101.59000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 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: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 176 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 295 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia

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