M3.0 Depth: 11.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-11 22:01:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on April 11, 2026 at 22:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 11 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 111 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

11.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-11 22:01:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.08000, 126.72000

Temperature

28.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

11 km

11 km — shallower 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

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