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M3.5 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-02 11:13:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia) on May 2, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 184 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 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

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