M3.3 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-04-28 10:22:05 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 28, 2026 at 10:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near SOUTHWEST OF SUMATRA, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 15 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 10:22:05 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-6.01000, 102.79000
Temperature
29.9°C

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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
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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