M3.4 Depth: 52.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 14:47:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 24, 2026 at 14:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 52 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 76 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

52.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-24 14:47:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.09000, 126.25000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52 km

52 km — close to the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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