M3.3 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 17:17:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 20, 2026 at 17:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 51 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-20 17:17:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

1.05000, 125.31000

Temperature

27.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 67 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Ambang

Distance: 104 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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