M5.6 Depth: 136.3 km

M5.6 Earthquake near Minahassa Peninsula, Sulawesi

UTC time: 2025-11-17 12:12:39 UTC Local time:

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.

Details

Magnitude
M5.6
Depth
136.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 12:12:39 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
usp
Coordinates
0.09159, 123.75661

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136.3 km
Intermediate
136.3 km
Why depth matters

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.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Gorontalo91.7 kmNW205'390
General Santos687.7 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Ambang
    Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
  • Soputan
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Lokon-Empung
    Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
  • Tangkoko-Duasudara
    Distance: 224 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours6
First 24 hours8
First 72 hours12
Strongest subsequent eventM4.6

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.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
NNSNM6.2120.0 km27.7 km
USPM5.6136.3 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#7
Earlier events M≥484
Earlier events M≥517
Compared since2025-01-09

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

Stats (last 24h)

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