M3.3 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-23 14:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2025 at 14:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

16.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-23 14:49:41 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.07000, 99.88000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

16 km

16 km — shallower 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

Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Talang

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Marapi

Distance: 101 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 128 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Kerinci

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Malintang

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