M3.1 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 22:43:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 22:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 410 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 22:43:45 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-0.10000, 123.57000

Temperature

26.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (46 km)

Regional average: 46 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: 134 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 187 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 216 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Colo

Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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