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M2.8 Depth: 12.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-18 21:54:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA on March 18, 2026 at 21:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 12 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

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Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
12.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 21:54:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.30000, 103.73000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 12 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 12 km
Shallow
12 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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