M3.8 Depth: 37.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-24 18:37:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 24, 2026 at 18:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 84 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

37.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-24 18:37:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.87000, 126.86000

Temperature

27.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37 km

37 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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Distance: 177 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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