M3.3 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 15:46:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 19, 2026 at 15:46 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 23 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 50 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

23.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 15:46:23 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.88000, 126.06000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

23 km

23 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 105 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 124 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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