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M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-08-24 03:40:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 03:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 10 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 03:40:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.01000, 103.01000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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