M3.3 Depth: 98.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Tukka, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 13:17:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Tukka, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on January 14, 2026 at 13:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98 km
Intermediate
98 km
98 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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