M3.5 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 18:59:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 18:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 67 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 18:59:33 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.85000, 125.88000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia

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