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M2.7 Depth: 59.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sumatera Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-17 10:39:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sumatera Barat (Indonesia) on May 17, 2026 at 10:39 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
59.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-17 10:39:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sumatera Barat
City
Sumatera Barat
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.34000, 99.26000
Temperature
28.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59 km
Shallow
59 km
59 km — close to 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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