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M3.2 Depth: 24.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-10 13:48:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 10, 2026 at 13:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near South Nias, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 24 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 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
24.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-10 13:48:32 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
South Nias
County
South Nias
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.32000, 98.57000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24 km
Shallow
24 km
24 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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