M2.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 02:20:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 02:20 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 117 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

30.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-25 02:20:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-3.56000, 101.67000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30 km

30 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

Kaba

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Dempo

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 289 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia

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