Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
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M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On January 1, 2026 at 04:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 41 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.6.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — close to the regional average (43.7 km)
Regional average: 43.7 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 317 Catalogue entries
Of 316 other entries for this area and period, 264 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
672
Country (24h)
Indonesia
33
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