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M4.4 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Langsa, IndonesiaMay 26, 2026

2026-05-26 19:49:04 UTC (2026-05-26) · approx. 1:49 AM UTC+6 local

MagnitudeM4.4(mb)
Time19:49 UTC1:49 AM UTC+6
Depth10.0 kmshallow crustal
Coordinates4.137°, 97.466°
Felt byNo felt reports
Status✓ Reviewed by USGS

On May 26, 2026 at 19:49 UTC, a magnitude 4.4 shallow crustal earthquake struck 66 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia, at a depth of 10.0 km and coordinates 4.1368°, 97.4662°.

Physical scale: An earthquake of magnitude 4.4 releases seismic energy equivalent to roughly 60 metric tons of TNT. Empirical fault-scaling laws (Wells & Coppersmith, 1994) estimate the subsurface rupture length at approximately 655 m — a useful intuition for the size of the slip patch on the fault.

Map showing earthquake epicenter at 4.14°, 97.47°

Earthquake Details

Magnitude
4.4 mb
Depth
10.0 km
shallow crustal
Location
4.1368°N
97.4662°E

Technical Information

Event ID
us7000snpl
Event Type
earthquake
Status
✓ Reviewed
Significance
298
Stations Used
52
Azimuthal Gap
61.0°
Min Station Distance
1.202°
RMS Residual
0.56 sec
Last Updated
2026-08-05 15:58:57 UTC

Common Questions

How strong was the magnitude 4.4 earthquake near Langsa, Indonesia?

The magnitude 4.4 earthquake that struck 66 km WSW of Langsa, Indonesia on May 26, 2026 at 19:49 UTC had a depth of 10.0 km. For context, this was a light earthquake commonly felt near the epicenter.

Were there aftershocks?

Aftershock activity is monitored continuously by the USGS. Aftershock sequences from magnitude 4.4 earthquakes can continue for several days and gradually diminish over time.

Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.4 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Authoritative source: USGS event page (event ID: us7000snpl). All scientific values on this page are sourced verbatim from the USGS feed.

Cite this page: EarthquakeTracker.org. (2026, May 26, 2026). M4.4 Earthquake 66 km WSW of Langsa, IndonesiaMay 26, 2026. Retrieved August 5, 2026 from https://www.earthquaketracker.org/earthquakes/event/us7000snpl/