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M2.9 Depth: 4.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Simpang Tanjung Nan IV, West Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 04:55:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Simpang Tanjung Nan IV, West Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 04:55:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
West Sumatra
City
Simpang Tanjung Nan IV
County
Solok
Village
Simpang Tanjung Nan IV
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.02000, 100.75000
Temperature
31.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
4 km
4 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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