M3.2 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 14:54:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 14:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 14:54:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sumatra

City

South Nias

County

South Nias

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.53000, 98.70000

Temperature

25.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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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