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M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Putri Betung, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 14:39:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 14:39 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Putri Betung, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
3.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-08 14:39:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Putri Betung
County
Gayo Lues
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.83000, 97.35000
Temperature
14.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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  • Peuet Sague
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    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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