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M3.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 19:09:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 19:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Koto XI Tarusan, Sumatra Barat (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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