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M2.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 16:03:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Mandailing Natal, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on August 4, 2026 at 16:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 33 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 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)
Regional average: 49.2 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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