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M3.5 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Silangkitang Dolok, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 15:56:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 15:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Silangkitang Dolok, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 72 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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