M3.8 Depth: 60.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-20 11:19:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on February 20, 2026 at 11:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

60.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-20 11:19:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.52000, 125.38000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

60 km

60 km — deeper than 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

Volcanoes nearby

Soputan

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 110 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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