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M2.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Putri Betung, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 02:27:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 19, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Putri Betung, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 4 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 77 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-19 02:27:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Putri Betung
County
Gayo Lues
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.82000, 97.61000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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  • Singkut
    Distance: 119 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 190 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 409 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 436 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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