Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.2 earthquake 8 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia
A magnitude 4.2 earthquake struck 8 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia at Aug 26, 2026, 06:58 UTC, at a depth of 129 km. The epicentre was 8 km (5 mi) WSW of Padangsidempuan.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.2 mb |
|---|---|
| Time | Aug 26, 2026, 06:58 UTC |
| Depth | 128.8 km |
| Coordinates | 1.346, 99.203 |
| Felt reports | 0 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.4 | 42 km NE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 73 km / 45 mi | depth 127 km | |
| 4.1 | 28 km ENE of Sibolga, Indonesia | 63 km / 39 mi | depth 133 km | |
| 5.2 | 79 km SSW of Sibolga, Indonesia | 75 km / 47 mi | depth 85 km | |
| 5.1 | 23 km WSW of Padangsidempuan, Indonesia | 15 km / 9 mi | depth 122 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.