M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 03:18:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 27, 2025 at 03:18 UTC. 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. Indonesia: 86 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 03:18:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.20000, 100.04000

Temperature

32.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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