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M3.0 Depth: 9.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 23:16:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 9 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 63 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-30 23:16:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
5.20000, 127.04000
Temperature
27.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
9 km
9 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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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    Distance: 289 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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