M3.1 Depth: 3.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pining, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-16 01:21:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Pining, Aceh (Indonesia) on August 16, 2026 at 01:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 493 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-16 01:21:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Pining

County

Gayo Lues

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.14000, 97.43000

Temperature

13.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (47.6 km)

Regional average: 47.6 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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