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M3.4 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Koto XI Tarusan, West Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 01:39:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 01:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Koto XI Tarusan, West Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 48 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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