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M4.4 Depth: 61.4 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, West Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 19:56:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, West Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 23, 2026 at 19:56 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.4 km
Shallow
61.4 km
61.4 km — deeper than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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