M3.1 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Kota Baharu, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 15:52:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 15:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Kota Baharu, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

29.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-25 15:52:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Kota Baharu

County

Aceh Singkil

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.36000, 97.83000

Temperature

23.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

29 km

29 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

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Singkut

Distance: 124 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 290 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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Peuet Sague

Distance: 330 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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