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M3.4 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Darul Hikmah, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 11:45:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Darul Hikmah, Aceh (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 11:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 11:45:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Darul Hikmah
County
Aceh Jaya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.99000, 95.67000
Temperature
26.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 69 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 130 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 363 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 371 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia

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