Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 147.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
M2.9 Earthquake near NORTHERN SUMATRA, INDONESIA
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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
ID
f0d47c73ef6e868abbf823542b3f83217edcfb35
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2026-03-04 07:40:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.91000,
98.49000
Temperature
29.1°C
Depth profile
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
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Sinabung Activity reported
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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