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M2.8 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-10 08:54:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 10, 2026 at 08:54 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 08:54:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.55000, 98.34000
Temperature
28.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 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: 246 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 259 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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