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M2.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Siantarnalpospos, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 01:14:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Siantarnalpospos, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 01:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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