M3.1 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-04 07:34:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA on March 4, 2026 at 07:34 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
19.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 07:34:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.87000, 97.33000
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19 km
Shallow
19 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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