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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pastajulu, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-31 23:53:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pastajulu, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 31, 2026 at 23:53 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 47 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-31 23:53:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Pastajulu
County
Mandailing Natal
Village
Pastajulu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.62000, 99.64000
Temperature
22.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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: 139 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia
  • Marapi
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    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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