M3.0 Depth: 45.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Subulussalam, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 10:19:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Subulussalam, Aceh (Indonesia) on January 6, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

45.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-06 10:19:00 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Subulussalam

Village

Panji

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.58000, 97.82000

Temperature

25.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

45 km

45 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sinabung

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Singkut

Distance: 106 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 267 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 309 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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