Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Aceh
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M2.9 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On June 6, 2026 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
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Sinabung Activity reported
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
27 Sep 2025 – 27 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 617 Catalogue entries
Of 616 other entries for this area and period, 296 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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477
Country (24h)
Indonesia
40
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