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M3.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Babahsuak, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 09:09:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 09:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Babahsuak, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 09:09:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Babahsuak
County
Nagan Raya
Village
Babahsuak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.45000, 96.49000
Temperature
18.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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