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M2.6 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pasaman Barat, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-26 02:42:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 26, 2026 at 02:42 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Pasaman Barat, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 12 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 153 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 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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