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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 11:46:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 11, 2026 at 11:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 104 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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