M2.6 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 21:33:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on March 21, 2026 at 21:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

25.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 21:33:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Nias Utara

County

Nias Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.24000, 97.01000

Temperature

27.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

25 km

25 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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