M4.8 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-10-08 08:09:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia) on October 8, 2025 at 08:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M4.8

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 08:09:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-4.29000, 102.28000

Temperature

28.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — close to the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'962 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Dempo

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Patah

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
Ranau

Distance: 193 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'854 m ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Suoh

Distance: 245 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 1'000 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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