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M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Nagari Koto Laweh, Sumatera Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 00:36:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Nagari Koto Laweh, Sumatera Barat (Indonesia) on May 23, 2026 at 00:36 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 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: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 00:36:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sumatera Barat
City
Nagari Koto Laweh
County
Solok
Village
Nagari Koto Laweh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.94000, 100.72000
Temperature
30.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

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  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Kerinci
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  • Malintang
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