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M3.0 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-05 12:22:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on April 5, 2026 at 12:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
4.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 12:22:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.12000, 97.44000
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 4 km
Shallow
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

  • Telong, Bur ni
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 154 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Peuet Sague
    Distance: 154 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'785 m ·Last eruption: 2000 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia

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