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M4.0 Depth: 1.0 km

M4.0 Earthquake near Bulu Hadik, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-13 00:53:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 13, 2026 at 00:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Bulu Hadik, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 1 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 59 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
1.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-13 00:53:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Bulu Hadik
County
Simeulue
Village
Bulu Hadik
Source
emsc
Coordinates
2.61000, 96.11000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 1 km
Shallow
1 km
1 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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