M6.90 Earthquake – 15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia

15 August 2026, 10:54 UTC · 2 hours ago · Data: USGS

A magnitude 6.90 earthquake struck 15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia on 15 August 2026, 10:54 UTC, at a depth of 172.5 km. This was a strong earthquake that can cause damage near the epicentre.

Magnitude
6.90 (mww)
Location
15 km NNW of Pematangsiantar, Indonesia
Date & time
15 August 2026, 10:54 UTC
Coordinates
3.0856, 99.0150
Depth
172.53 km
Felt reports
33 (USGS "Did You Feel It?")
PAGER alert
Green
Region
Worldwide
Source
USGS event page

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