M2.5 Depth: 39.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sawang, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 16:51:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sawang, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 54 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

39.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-10 16:51:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Sawang

County

Aceh Selatan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.41000, 97.19000

Temperature

25.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

39 km

39 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

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Telong, Bur ni

Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
Peuet Sague

Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 400 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Malintang

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