Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Aceh
Country overviewIndonesia · Aceh
M3.2 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
On February 20, 2026 at 18:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung Activity reported
Aceh
Context for this earthquake
29 Sep 2025 – 29 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 293 Catalogue entries
Of 292 other entries for this area and period, 187 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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32
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