M3.1 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 07:13:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 15, 2026 at 07:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 07:13:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sumatra

City

South Nias

County

South Nias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.44000, 98.31000

Temperature

29.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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