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M3.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Tuabatu, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 07:48:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 07:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Tuabatu, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 56 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 65 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
56.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 07:48:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Tuabatu
Village
Tuabatu
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.31000, 126.89000
Temperature
30.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56 km
Shallow
56 km
56 km — close to the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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    Distance: 206 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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