M3.2 Depth: 91.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 16:20:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 8, 2026 at 16:20 UTC. At around 91 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

91.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-08 16:20:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.43000, 126.00000

Temperature

27.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

91 km

91 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 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

Ruang

Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 101 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Awu

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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