M3.2 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Talolang, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 22:14:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 22:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Talolang, Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 43 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: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

43.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-30 22:14:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Talolang

Village

Talolang

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.95000, 126.63000

Temperature

27.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43 km

43 km — close to 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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