2.9

Earthquake Details: 11 km from Subulussalam, Special Region of Aceh, Indonesia

8/18/2026, 6:32:46 PM

A magnitude 2.9 earthquake occurred near 11 km from Subulussalam, Special Region of Aceh, Indonesia on 8/18/2026 at 6:32:46 PM. The seismic event was recorded at a depth of -39 km. No tsunami warning was issued.

No Tsunami WarningStatus: reviewedType: earthquake

Regional Seismicity

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IndonesiaSpecial Region of AcehSubulussalam (Nearest City)

Technical Details

Depth-39 km
Significance0
Latitude2.6700
Longitude97.7800
Event IDemsc:20260818_0000653
Magnitude2.9
Updated:8/18/2026, 6:42:39 PM

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Time & depth

Local time
8/19/2026, 1:32:46 AM GMT+7
UTC
8/18/2026, 6:32:46 PM UTC
-39 km · Shallow-focus

Less than 70 km deep. Shaking is often stronger near the epicentre.

Nearby major cities

Subulussalam
11 km E
Singkil
43 km S
Sidikalang
60 km E
Kabanjahe
92 km NE
Nearby event sequence · 11
M2.6southern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM2.7northern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM3.1northern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM3.3southern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM2.5southern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM2.7northern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM3.0off the west coast of northern SumatraBeforeM2.8northern Sumatra, IndonesiaBeforeM4.1Simeulue, IndonesiaBeforeM5.6154 km SSE of Teluk Dalam, IndonesiaBeforeM2.6northern Sumatra, IndonesiaBefore

Earthquake information is automatically aggregated from the official seismic agencies listed below. Preliminary measurements can change as agencies review an event; use local emergency authorities for safety decisions. Latest successful data update: Aug 18, 2026, 06:42 PM UTC.

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