M3.0 Depth: 85.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-17 19:42:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on January 17, 2026 at 19:42 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 75 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

85.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-17 19:42:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.47000, 126.12000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

85 km

85 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Awu

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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