Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
M3.6 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
On August 30, 2026 at 16:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
b531fca2de6c4c32bfa1352a66506fdad20960e4
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-30 16:44:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.15000,
103.12000
Temperature
27.1°C
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
Volcanoes nearby
-
Krakatau Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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