Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Aceh
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M3.4 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Aceh (Indonesia) on March 2, 2026 at 12:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 293 Catalogue entries
Of 292 other entries for this area and period, 132 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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