M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Blang Jerango, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:21:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Blang Jerango, Aceh (Indonesia) on July 15, 2026 at 02:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-15 02:21:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Blang Jerango

County

Gayo Lues

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.84000, 97.13000

Temperature

20.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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