Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 6.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Babahsuak
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M3.0 Earthquake near Babahsuak, Aceh (Indonesia)
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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: 44 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
41e33e8ab22a33fa275269022106b23a58196856
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-06 09:09:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Babahsuak
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.45000,
96.49000
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than 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
-
Sinabung Activity reported
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 297 Catalogue entries
Of 296 other entries for this area and period, 250 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
471
Country (24h)
Indonesia
44
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