M2.9 Depth: 31.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Central Tapanuli (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 15:35:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Central Tapanuli (Indonesia) on August 8, 2026 at 15:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 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: 57 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 15:35:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Central Tapanuli

County

Central Tapanuli

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.67000, 98.27000

Temperature

30.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sinabung

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 176 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 260 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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