M3.6 Depth: 22.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 00:57:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 8, 2026 at 00:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 22 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

22.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 00:57:11 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatra Barat

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-2.23000, 99.42000

Temperature

25.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

22 km

22 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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

Talang

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia
Kerinci

Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'800 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
Marapi

Distance: 237 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
Sumbing

Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'507 m ·Last eruption: 1921 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 264 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia

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