Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Bengkulu
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M3.8 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On November 30, 2025 at 16:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 55 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (43.3 km)
Regional average: 43.3 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
Bengkulu
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 189 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
575
Country (24h)
Indonesia
55
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