M4.3 Depth: 93.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 05:49:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 05:49 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 93 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 61 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.7.

Details

Magnitude

M4.3

Depth

93.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-05 05:49:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.25000, 125.98000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

93 km

93 km — deeper than the regional average (49.3 km)

Regional average: 49.3 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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Distance: 241 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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Stats (last 24h)

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