M2.7 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Peunaron, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 23:14:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On August 15, 2026 at 23:14 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Peunaron, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 501 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-15 23:14:05 UTC
Local time
Country
State
City
County
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.72000, 97.41000
Temperature
21.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (48.2 km)
Regional average: 48.2 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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    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'617 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
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