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M2.6 Depth: 17.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Blang Jerango, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 12:29:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Blang Jerango, Aceh (Indonesia) on June 27, 2026 at 12:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 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 M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
17.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-27 12:29:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Blang Jerango
County
Gayo Lues
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.93000, 97.15000
Temperature
17.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17 km
Shallow
17 km
17 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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