M4.5 Depth: 28.2 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Pining, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 19:49:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Pining, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 28 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

28.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-26 19:49:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Pining

County

Gayo Lues

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.14540, 97.53690

Temperature

11.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28.2 km

28.2 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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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Singkut

Distance: 148 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 162 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

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Malintang

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