M3.6 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-18 20:50:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 18, 2026 at 20:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Nias Utara, Sumatera Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 127 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

15.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-18 20:50:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sumatera Utara

City

Nias Utara

County

Nias Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.07000, 97.06000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

15 km

15 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Sinabung

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Sorikmarapi

Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 290 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Malintang

Distance: 297 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 343 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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