M3.0 Depth: 30.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 14:43:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Basa Ampek Balai Tapan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 30 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 72 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30 km
Shallow
30 km
30 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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