According to USGS, a magnitude 4.7 earthquake struck near Banda Aceh, Indonesia on September 28, 2026. It was recorded at 09:43 PM GMT+7 at a depth of 51 km.
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Magnitude
M4.7
mb · Light
Depth
51 km
Shallow
Time (UTC)
02:43:11 PM
September 28, 2026
Local time
09:43 PM
September 28, 2026 · GMT+7
The epicenter was about 111 km from Banda Aceh.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.
| Time (UTC) | Magnitude | Depth | Location | Distance | Record |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M4.5 | 89 km | Banda Aceh, Indonesia · 70 km W | 43 km | USGS |
From 1990 until this earthquake, 526 earthquakes of magnitude 4.5 or greater were recorded within 100 km of the epicenter. The largest was an M6.1 earthquake on December 27, 2004.
Source: USGS earthquake catalogue (ComCat).
The earthquake occurred near Banda Aceh, Indonesia at 5.307° N, 94.347° E, at a depth of 51 km. The nearest town was Banda Aceh, about 111 km away.
USGS reported a magnitude of mb 4.7 (light). How strongly it was felt, and any damage, also depend on depth, distance from the epicenter and local ground conditions.
Since this earthquake, 1 earthquake have been recorded within 50 km of the epicenter; the largest was M4.5.
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