M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Muara Pingai, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 07:55:40 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 07:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Muara Pingai, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 10 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 66 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 07:55:40 UTC
Local time
Country
County
Village
Muara Pingai
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.68000, 100.56000
Temperature
21.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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