Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 14.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
M2.8 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
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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
ID
922a7f0cc42f3072cdff8cebc2bd13f617c9be14
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-10 08:54:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.55000,
98.34000
Temperature
28.5°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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