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M2.8 Depth: 150.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pasaman, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 14:31:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 14:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Pasaman, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 118 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
150.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-17 14:31:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sumatra Barat
City
Pasaman
County
Pasaman
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.47000, 99.99000
Temperature
20.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 150 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 150 km
Intermediate
150 km
150 km — deeper than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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