M3.6 Depth: 69.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 16:52:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on February 21, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 69 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

69.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-21 16:52:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.22000, 123.93000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

69 km

69 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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

Ambang

Distance: 121 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 238 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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