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M2.5 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Blangtingkeum, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-09 11:07:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 9, 2026 at 11:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Blangtingkeum, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-09 11:07:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Blangtingkeum
County
Bireuen
Village
Blangtingkeum
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.19000, 96.72000
Temperature
24.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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    Distance: 291 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
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