M2.7 Depth: 3.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sitoluama (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 04:19:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 8, 2026 at 04:19 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sitoluama (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 53 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

3.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 04:19:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

City

Sitoluama

County

North Tapanuli

Village

Sitoluama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.82000, 99.08000

Temperature

25.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

3 km

3 km — shallower than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
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Sinabung

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
Singkut

Distance: 170 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
Talakmau

Distance: 218 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
Tandikat-Singgalang

Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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