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M3.6 Depth: 21.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 00:23:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 12, 2026 at 00:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 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: 63 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-12 00:23:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
South Nias
County
South Nias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.76000, 98.48000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21 km
Shallow
21 km
21 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

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