A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck near Depok, West Java, Indonesia early Friday, December 5, 2025, according to the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). indonesia, an archipelago of over 17,000 islands [[3]], is situated within the Pacific Ring of Fire, making it a seismically active region prone to earthquakes and volcanic eruptions. Initial reports indicate the quake occurred at a depth of 258 kilometers, and authorities are currently assessing the extent of any potential damage or impact.
Jakarta –
A magnitude 3.3 earthquake struck Depok, West Java, early Friday morning, according to reports from the Indonesian Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysical Agency (BMKG). The quake’s epicenter was located on land.
The BMKG reported the earthquake occurred at 3:56 a.m. Western Indonesian Time (WIB) on December 5, 2025, at a depth of 258 kilometers.
“6 km Northeast of Depok City, West Java,” the agency stated on its official Twitter account, @infoBMKG.
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The earthquake’s coordinates were recorded at 6.34 degrees south latitude and 106.85 degrees east longitude. Details regarding damage or the extent of the impact from the tremor have not yet been released.
“This information prioritizes speed, so data processing results are not yet stable and may change as data becomes complete,” the BMKG added. The agency’s statement underscores the preliminary nature of the initial report.
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