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

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

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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: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.2.

Details

ID
e1a680f1ca3f7a4e0cd869ff468ec81e3f40bf39
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

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)
Regional average: 43.9 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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