M3.5 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 20:26:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 20:26 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 13 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. Indonesia: 49 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-15 20:26:48 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.16000, 126.26000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 km — shallower than the regional average (49.2 km)

Regional average: 49.2 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

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Karangetang

Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 142 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

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