Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 39.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Darul Hikmah
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M2.9 Earthquake near Darul Hikmah, Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Darul Hikmah, Aceh (Indonesia) on January 30, 2026 at 02:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
35a1c9446c6a639e1cea9e1db844d923def534ee
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
39.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-30 02:51:20 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.84000,
95.61000
Temperature
26.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
39 km
39 km — close to the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
30 Sep 2025 – 30 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 612 Catalogue entries
Of 611 other entries for this area and period, 293 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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