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M2.6 Depth: 14.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Kuala Batee, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 15:59:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 15:59 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Kuala Batee, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 14 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
14.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-13 15:59:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Kuala Batee
County
Aceh Barat Daya
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.92000, 96.83000
Temperature
17.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14 km
Shallow
14 km
14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)
Regional average: 49.3 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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