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M2.9 Depth: 147.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-03-04 07:40:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 4, 2026 at 07:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 147 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 07:40:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.91000, 98.49000
Temperature
29.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147 km
Intermediate
147 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Sinabung
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'460 m ·Last eruption: 2021 ·Indonesia
  • Singkut
    Distance: 148 km ·Caldera(s) ·Elevation: 2'181 m ·Last eruption: 1881 ·Indonesia
  • Sorikmarapi
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'145 m ·Last eruption: 1986 ·Indonesia
  • Malintang
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'988 m ·Indonesia
  • Talakmau
    Distance: 263 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 2'911 m ·Indonesia
  • Tandikat-Singgalang
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'879 m ·Last eruption: 1924 ·Indonesia

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