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M2.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Dabun Gelang, Aceh (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 17:20:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Dabun Gelang, Aceh (Indonesia) on August 17, 2026 at 17:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 436 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 17:20:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Aceh
City
Dabun Gelang
County
Gayo Lues
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.11000, 97.39000
Temperature
13.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (46.8 km)
Regional average: 46.8 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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