M3.4 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2025-09-03 18:48:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on September 3, 2025 at 18:48 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-03 18:48:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Bengkulu

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-5.35000, 102.08000

Temperature

28.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 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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