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M3.0 Depth: 41.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Kualatuha, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 20:17:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 26, 2026 at 20:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Kualatuha, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-26 20:17:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Kualatuha
County
Nagan Raya
Village
Kualatuha
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.04000, 96.22000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41 km
Shallow
41 km
41 km — close to 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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