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M2.9 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Wihpesam, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-28 20:29:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Wihpesam, Aceh (Indonesia) on February 28, 2026 at 20:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
8.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-28 20:29:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Wihpesam
County
Bener Meriah
Village
Wihpesam
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.74000, 96.83000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 8 km
Shallow
8 km
8 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

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