Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 22.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
M2.8 Earthquake near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA
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About this earthquake
On January 2, 2026 at 09:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFF W COAST OF NORTHERN SUMATRA. With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
17d2e8989b461570f1921a4c49f0ec8b3ab49bd6
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 09:31:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.57000,
94.96000
Temperature
27.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
22 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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