M4.2 Depth: 12.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 14:15:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 12, 2025 at 14:15 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

12.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 14:15:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-4.92000, 101.93000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

12 km

12 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

Volcanoes nearby

Dempo

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
Patah

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Kaba

Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 221 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 262 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia

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