M5.6 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi
About this earthquake
A magnitude M5.6 earthquake was recorded near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi on November 17, 2025 at 12:12 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.
The event was recorded by USP.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Ambang
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Soputan
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Lokon-Empung
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Mahawu
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Klabat
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Tangkoko-Duasudara
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
Comparison of seismic sources
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.6 to M6.2.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
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