M3.4 Depth: 4.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-12 21:55:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 12, 2026 at 21:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 4 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: 62 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

4.0 km

UTC time

2026-06-12 21:55:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.94000, 125.53000

Temperature

26.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

4 km

4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Awu

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Melebingoy

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Matutum

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 277 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

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