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M3.8 Depth: 154.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Siregar Aek Nalas, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 14:13:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 14:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Siregar Aek Nalas, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 154 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 154 km
Intermediate
154 km
154 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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