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M2.6 Depth: 36.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pantonpawoh, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 22:49:41 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 22:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Pantonpawoh, Aceh (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 67 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
36.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-17 22:49:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Pantonpawoh
County
Aceh Selatan
Village
Pantonpawoh
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.61000, 96.99000
Temperature
24.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36 km
Shallow
36 km
36 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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