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M4.8 Depth: 24.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Balefadoro Tuho, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 20:47:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Balefadoro Tuho, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 20:47 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 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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