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M5.7 Depth: 72.8 km

M5.7 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-01-18 04:16:45 UTC Local time: —
M5.7 earthquake near Earthquake location (0.607, 125.353) on Jan 18, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.7 Earthquake · 2026-01-18 04:16:45 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.7 earthquake was recorded near Earthquake location (0.607, 125.353) on January 18, 2026 at 04:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by NNSN.

Details

Magnitude
M5.7
Depth
72.8 km
UTC time
2026-01-18 04:16:45 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
nnsn
Coordinates
0.60700, 125.35300

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.8 km
Intermediate
72.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Tondano91.8 kmNW33'317
Bitung96.0 kmN225'134
General Santos612.5 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Soputan
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Ambang
    Distance: 105 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours3
First 72 hours9
Strongest subsequent eventM5.3
M5.02026-01-18 04:16:48 UTC5.6 kmSulawesi Utara M3.02026-01-18 05:44:18 UTC25.1 kmMaluku Utara M4.92026-01-18 17:53:13 UTC101.6 kmSulawesi Utara M2.82026-01-19 14:40:36 UTC21.1 kmSulawesi Utara M3.32026-01-19 18:03:13 UTC138.1 kmMaluku Utara M3.52026-01-19 20:35:18 UTC124.4 kmMaluku Utara M3.52026-01-20 02:56:25 UTC143.3 kmMaluku Utara M4.32026-01-20 20:37:55 UTC131.2 kmSulawesi Utara M3.22026-01-21 00:21:32 UTC147.3 kmSulawesi Utara M3.42026-01-21 21:22:46 UTC137.1 kmMaluku Utara M4.52026-01-22 11:26:04 UTC134.1 kmMaluku Utara M4.32026-01-22 11:48:48 UTC121.2 kmSulawesi Utara

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#3
Earlier events M≥4120
Earlier events M≥525
Compared since2025-01-02

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.12025-04-17 00:51:21 UTC63.8 km46 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia M6.12025-02-25 22:55:45 UTC61.5 km45 km E of Modisi, Indonesia M5.72025-12-21 12:21:45 UTC141.2 km129 km E of Bitung, Indonesia M5.62025-12-21 12:21:47 UTC141.2 km129 km E of Bitung, Indonesia M5.62025-04-17 00:51:23 UTC63.8 km46 km ESE of Modisi, Indonesia

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