M3.4 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 15:21:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 15:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-23 15:21:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sumatra

City

South Nias

County

South Nias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.94000, 98.38000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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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