M3.5 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 10:02:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 10:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 9 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

9.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-09 10:02:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sumatra

City

South Nias

County

South Nias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.28000, 98.84000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

9 km

9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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