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M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 05:04:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 1, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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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 (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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