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M4.6 Depth: 35.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 03:37:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on May 4, 2026 at 03:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 35 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 186 earthquakes, the strongest at M6.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
35.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-04 03:37:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.09380, 126.70850
Temperature
28.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35 km
Shallow
35 km
35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)
Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 141 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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  • Tobaru
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