6.9
Earthquake details: 9 km WNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Aug 15, 2026, 10:54:51
- Depth
- 175 km
- Felt reports
- 44
Source: USGSUpdated: Oct 31, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC
A magnitude 6.9 earthquake occurred on Aug 15, 2026 at 10:54:51. Epicenter: 9 km WNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia. Reported depth: 175 km.
Status: Reviewed
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Time & depth
- Local time
- Aug 15, 2026, 17:54:51 GMT+7
- UTC
- Aug 15, 2026, 10:54:51 UTC
175 km · Intermediate-focus
Between 70 and 300 km deep.
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- USGSmww 6.9
us6000tkyk
- Depth:
- 175 km
- Status:
- Reviewed
- Time:
- Updated:
- Oct 31, 2026, 05:10 PM UTC
Technical Details
Depth175 km
Significance751
Latitude2.9863
Longitude98.9853
Event IDus6000tkyk
Magnitude6.9
Updated:Oct 31, 2026, 17:10:10 UTC
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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: Oct 31, 2026, 17:10 UTC.
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