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M4.0 Depth: 6.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Blangmeurandeh, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 18:50:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Blangmeurandeh, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 6 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 53 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
6.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-12 18:50:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Blangmeurandeh
County
Nagan Raya
Village
Blangmeurandeh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.45000, 96.52000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 6 km
Shallow
6 km
6 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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