M3.1 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mandumpang, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 17:17:45 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 17:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Mandumpang, Aceh (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 61 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 17:17:45 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Village
Mandumpang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.48000, 98.03000
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sinabung
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 100 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 261 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia

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