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M2.6 Depth: 23.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Karangrejo, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 05:09:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Karangrejo, Aceh (Indonesia) on May 4, 2026 at 05:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 181 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 05:09:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Karangrejo
County
Bener Meriah
Village
Karangrejo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.73000, 96.84000
Temperature
25.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 km
23 km — shallower than 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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    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
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