Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 12.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Lhokkeutapang
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M2.5 Earthquake near Lhokkeutapang, Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Lhokkeutapang, Aceh (Indonesia) on July 8, 2026 at 15:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.
Details
ID
5b845f383df1a83c53dc1a51d081264f2af35a84
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 15:40:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
State
City
County
Village
Lhokkeutapang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.16000,
95.85000
Temperature
19.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
12 km
12 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
26 Sep 2025 – 26 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 619 Catalogue entries
Of 618 other entries for this area and period, 534 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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