M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 20:07:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on May 15, 2026 at 20:07 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

5.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-15 20:07:15 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.53000, 100.47000

Temperature

21.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

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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