M3.6 Depth: 243.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 16:34:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA (Indonesia) on January 1, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 243 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 81 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
243.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 16:34:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.52000, 123.89000
Temperature
22.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 243 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 243 km
Intermediate
243 km
243 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

  • Ambang
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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