M3.5 Depth: 219.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Baleepanah, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-27 03:38:14 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 27, 2026 at 03:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Baleepanah, Aceh (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 219 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 153 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
219.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-27 03:38:14 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Baleepanah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.12000, 96.72000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 219 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 219 km
Intermediate
219 km
219 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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