M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-08-12 01:38:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on August 12, 2025 at 01:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 46 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-12 01:38:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatera Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-1.91000, 100.12000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

Talang

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 222 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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