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M3.1 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Teluk Dalam, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-27 21:25:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Teluk Dalam, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 27, 2026 at 21:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-27 21:25:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Teluk Dalam
County
South Nias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.50000, 97.80000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22 km
Shallow
22 km
22 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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    Distance: 304 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
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