M3.9 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 01:41:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on May 25, 2025 at 01:41 UTC. 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: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-25 01:41:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.78000, 100.59000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Sumbing

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 282 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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