M3.3 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 06:17:36 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
27.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 06:17:36 UTC
Local time
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-5.42000, 103.51000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 27 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 27 km
Shallow
27 km
27 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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    Distance: 225 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
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