M2.9 Depth: 140.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Hutagodang, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 21:21:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 24, 2026 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Hutagodang, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 82 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

140.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-24 21:21:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Hutagodang

County

Mandailing Natal

Village

Hutagodang

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.54000, 99.77000

Temperature

17.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

140 km

140 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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