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M3.0 Depth: 51.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-16 18:17:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 16, 2026 at 18:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
51.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-16 18:17:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
1.81000, 122.72000
Temperature
29.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 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

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  • Lokon-Empung
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  • Soputan
    Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 244 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Colo
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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