M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-25 15:53:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 25, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-25 15:53:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-3.49000, 100.04000
Temperature
28.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 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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  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 342 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Dempo
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'142 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Indonesia

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