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M2.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Hutatinggi, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-29 20:33:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Hutatinggi, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 29, 2026 at 20:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 44 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-29 20:33:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Hutatinggi
County
Mandailing Natal
Village
Hutatinggi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.69000, 99.61000
Temperature
21.3°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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  • Marapi
    Distance: 153 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'885 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'575 m ·Last eruption: 2007 ·Indonesia

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