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M2.5 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-06 14:50:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on April 6, 2026 at 14:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 14:50:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.40000, 99.12000
Temperature
28.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 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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