Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
M3.3 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on March 21, 2026 at 17:30 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
3e7afd62efc20f0728ebdd10d6c5f7801557f317
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-21 17:30:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.37000,
96.80000
Temperature
30.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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