M3.1 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-29 03:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA on April 29, 2026 at 03:15 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-29 03:15:48 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-6.40000, 103.76000

Temperature

29.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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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