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M2.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Mesjid Peuduek, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 08:55:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Mesjid Peuduek, Aceh (Indonesia) on January 12, 2026 at 08:55 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 54 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 08:55:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Mesjid Peuduek
County
Pidie Jaya
Village
Mesjid Peuduek
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.25000, 96.16000
Temperature
25.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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