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M3.7 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 17:48:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on March 14, 2026 at 17:48 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 17:48:34 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.66000, 95.06000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 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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    Distance: 196 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 414 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia

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