M3.8 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-05 16:28:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on May 5, 2026 at 16:28 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 185 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 16:28:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.29000, 125.83000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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

Banua Wuhu

Distance: 46 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Awu

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Karangetang

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Ruang

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

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