Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 37.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Aceh · Aceh
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M3.0 Earthquake near Aceh (Indonesia)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Aceh (Indonesia) on January 20, 2026 at 20:51 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.
Details
Depth profile
Shallow
37 km
37 km — close to 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
01 Oct 2025 – 01 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 294 Catalogue entries
Of 293 other entries for this area and period, 247 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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