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M2.8 Depth: 20.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Padang Lawas, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 02:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Padang Lawas, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 31, 2026 at 02:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 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 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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