M3.1 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Serbajadi, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 16:27:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Serbajadi, Aceh (Indonesia) on July 22, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 68 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 16:27:22 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Aceh

City

Serbajadi

County

Aceh Timur

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.18000, 97.49000

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

5 km

5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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