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M3.9 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 11:04:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Nias Selatan, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia) on March 12, 2026 at 11:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 16 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 84 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 km
16 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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