M3.5 Depth: 6.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 16:19:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 16:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 6 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

6.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-21 16:19:21 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.76000, 126.81000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

6 km

6 km — shallower than 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

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