M3.4 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-22 05:45:30 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA on March 22, 2026 at 05:45 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-22 05:45:30 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.02000, 103.01000
Temperature
28.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 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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