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M4.0 Depth: 3.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Pardamean Nainggolan, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 00:50:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Pardamean Nainggolan, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 27, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. With a focal depth of about 3 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 73 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 3 km
Shallow
3 km
3 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: 217 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 284 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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