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M3.1 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 12:05:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Aceh (Indonesia) on January 7, 2026 at 12:05 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
98.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-07 12:05:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Aceh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.16000, 95.05000
Temperature
27.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 250 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 498 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia

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