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M2.8 Depth: 11.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-18 13:28:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 18, 2026 at 13:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 11 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 78 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 13:28:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Aceh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.57000, 95.54000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)
Regional average: 49.6 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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