Magnitude
M4.8
- Depth
- 49.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Bengkulu
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M4.8 Earthquake near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Southern Sumatra, Indonesia (Indonesia) on May 27, 2025 at 08:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.
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Depth profile
Shallow
49 km
49 km — close to the regional average (43.6 km)
Regional average: 43.6 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
Bengkulu
Context for this earthquake
18 Sep 2025 – 18 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 189 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
549
Country (24h)
Indonesia
31
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