M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Kasikan, Riau (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 17:43:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 17:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Kasikan, Riau (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 56 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-09 17:43:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Riau

City

Kasikan

County

Kampar Regency

Village

Kasikan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.61000, 100.72000

Temperature

24.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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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Distance: 101 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
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Distance: 113 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Talang

Distance: 177 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

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