M4.9 Depth: 57.0 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-16 06:00:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 16, 2026 at 06:00 UTC, a magnitude M4.9 earthquake occurred near Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 87 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M4.9

Depth

57.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-16 06:00:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatra Barat

City

Sumatra Barat

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-0.54000, 99.26000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57 km

57 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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