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M4.5 Depth: 197.7 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Nagari Kamang, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 05:17:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 05:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Nagari Kamang, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). At around 198 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 169 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
197.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 05:17:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sumatra Barat
City
Nagari Kamang
County
Sijunjung
Village
Nagari Kamang
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-0.83580, 101.38950
Temperature
21.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 197.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 197.7 km
Intermediate
197.7 km
197.7 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)
Regional average: 49.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Talang
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
  • Kerinci
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 114 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Sumbing
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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