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M2.7 Depth: 16.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 21:44:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 21:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 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 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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.

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