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M3.2 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 02:06:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 16 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 02:06:58 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
South Nias
County
South Nias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.43000, 98.62000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 225 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Talang
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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