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M3.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 05:37:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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: 87 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 05:37:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
South Nias
County
South Nias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.29000, 98.57000
Temperature
29.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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