M2.7 Depth: 55.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-08 12:46:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 8, 2026 at 12:46 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 55 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 91 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

55.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-08 12:46:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatra Barat

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.45000, 99.24000

Temperature

28.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

55 km

55 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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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