M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 01:17:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on December 27, 2025 at 01:17 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 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: 89 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-27 01:17:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.21000, 100.02000

Temperature

31.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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