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M3.6 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Riung, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 20:35:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 1, 2026 at 20:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Riung, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 5 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-01 20:35:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Riung
Village
Riung
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.37000, 126.88000
Temperature
26.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 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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