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M4.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2025-08-27 18:01:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA on August 27, 2025 at 18:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 6 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 EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 18:01:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.25000, 103.59000
Temperature
27.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
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

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  • Krakatau
    Distance: 203 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 285 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Patah
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano? ·Elevation: 2'836 m ·Indonesia
  • Dempo
    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia
  • Pulosari
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'324 m ·Indonesia

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