Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 21.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
M3.1 Earthquake near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
On April 22, 2026 at 07:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near SIMEULUE, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 21 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
98e60d25b393be049a34ad73f09b81d62d929748
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
21.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-22 07:59:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.19000,
95.88000
Temperature
28.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21 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
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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