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M3.3 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-29 09:09:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Pesisir Selatan, Sumatera Barat (Indonesia) on May 29, 2026 at 09:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37 km
Shallow
37 km
37 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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