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M2.9 Depth: 30.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ladangbaro, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 18:14:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 4, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Ladangbaro, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 79 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
30.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-04 18:14:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Ladangbaro
County
Aceh Selatan
Village
Ladangbaro
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.45000, 97.11000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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