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M4.9 Depth: 41.8 km

M4.9 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 00:43:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 12, 2026 at 00:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 60 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
41.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-12 00:43:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
3.67690, 127.02460
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.8 km
Shallow
41.8 km
41.8 km — close to the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Estimated impact

1 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Sunda ↔ Birds Head · about 149 km away

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