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M2.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-14 15:13:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 15:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near KEP. MENTAWAI REGION, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 15:13:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-1.50000, 99.12000
Temperature
23.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 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: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
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  • Malintang
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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