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M3.6 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 07:22:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on January 1, 2026 at 07:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 07:22:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
City
Sumatera Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.59000, 98.51000
Temperature
27.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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    Distance: 244 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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