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M3.0 Depth: 72.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Batu Mundam, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-09 17:42:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Batu Mundam, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on February 9, 2026 at 17:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72 km
Intermediate
72 km
72 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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