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M3.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Dolok Saut, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 22:33:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Dolok Saut, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 26, 2026 at 22:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 71 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 22:33:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Dolok Saut
County
North Tapanuli
Village
Dolok Saut
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.85000, 99.19000
Temperature
16.3°C

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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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 172 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 216 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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