M2.6 Depth: 8.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-21 18:53:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 21, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 139 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

8.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-21 18:53:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Nias Utara

County

Nias Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.04000, 97.05000

Temperature

28.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

8 km

8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Distance: 294 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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