M3.5 Depth: 64.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-03 23:58:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on January 3, 2026 at 23:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 64 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

64.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-03 23:58:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Aceh

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.54000, 97.99000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

64 km

64 km — deeper 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

Volcanoes nearby

Sinabung

Distance: 83 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 97 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 269 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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