M3.0 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 21:36:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 29, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 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 55 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

49.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 21:36:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.19000, 123.95000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

49 km

49 km — close to the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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

Ambang

Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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