M3.1 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pangkat, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 05:28:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Pangkat, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on January 13, 2026 at 05:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

102.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-13 05:28:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Pangkat

County

Mandailing Natal

Village

Pangkat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.75000, 99.61000

Temperature

31.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

102 km

102 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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Stats (last 24h)

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