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M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:12:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 85 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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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

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