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M3.2 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Wihpesam, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 05:56:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 4, 2026 at 05:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Wihpesam, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 185 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 05:56:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Wihpesam
County
Bener Meriah
Village
Wihpesam
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.74000, 96.81000
Temperature
25.6°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 (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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