M4.9 Depth: 62.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-07-02 14:27:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia) on July 2, 2025 at 14:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 113 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

62.0 km

UTC time

2025-07-02 14:27:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-3.78000, 101.88000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

62 km

62 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Kaba

Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Dempo

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Sumbing

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 257 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia

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