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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Simataniari, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 23:28:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 23:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Simataniari, North Sumatra (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 73 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-26 23:28:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Simataniari
County
North Tapanuli
Village
Simataniari
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.87000, 99.00000
Temperature
18.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Sinabung
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 161 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
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  • Talakmau
    Distance: 227 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 295 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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