M3.4 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near South Nias (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 07:56:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 07:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near South Nias (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

44.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 07:56:03 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

South Nias

County

South Nias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.77000, 98.51000

Temperature

29.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

44 km

44 km — close to the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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