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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-08-27 17:55:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 27, 2025 at 17:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 17:55:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.02000, 103.50000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 213 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Dempo
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  • Pulosari
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