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M2.6 Depth: 13.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Aekbadakjae, North Sumatra (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 00:59:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Aekbadakjae, North Sumatra (Indonesia) on July 16, 2026 at 00:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 13 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 56 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-16 00:59:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sumatra
City
Aekbadakjae
County
South Tapanuli
Village
Aekbadakjae
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.13000, 99.45000
Temperature
25.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 km
13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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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