Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 17.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Sumatera Barat
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M3.9 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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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: 45 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
bc97c6c60164858cd1ac0c80205fcdb2bc31be0d
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 01:41:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.78000,
100.59000
Temperature
28.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Sumatera Barat
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 31 Catalogue entries
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