M3.1 Depth: 249.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-05-15 14:05:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2026 at 14:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near MINAHASA, SULAWESI, INDONESIA. At around 249 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
249.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-15 14:05:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
0.15000, 123.53000
Temperature
27.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249 km
Intermediate
249 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 119 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
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    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
  • Mahawu
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
  • Colo
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 404 m ·Last eruption: 1983 ·Indonesia
  • Klabat
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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