Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 5.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
M2.5 Earthquake near NIAS REGION, INDONESIA
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About this earthquake
On April 18, 2026 at 21:27 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near NIAS REGION, 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 small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
d8083c698cd7f7f545e1a36a4933cd149b633e11
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 21:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.13000,
97.24000
Temperature
28.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
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
Volcanoes nearby
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Sinabung
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Sorikmarapi
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Singkut
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Malintang
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Talakmau
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Tandikat-Singgalang
Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
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