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M2.8 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Lumban Pinasa, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-28 15:14:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 28, 2026 at 15:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Lumban Pinasa, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 58 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

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