M3.8 Depth: 121.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Makalisung, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 02:57:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 02:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Makalisung, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 121 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 171 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

121.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-01 02:57:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Makalisung

County

Minahasa

Village

Makalisung

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.25000, 125.02000

Temperature

30.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

121 km

121 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Mahawu

Distance: 21 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

Historic earthquake map · Indonesia

Open history map

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Indonesia

Country overview

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

834

Country (24h)