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M4.1 Depth: 75.0 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 18:10:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.1 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on January 28, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 64 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
75.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-28 18:10:55 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.37000, 126.42000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75 km
Intermediate
75 km
75 km — deeper than the regional average (49.5 km)
Regional average: 49.5 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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