M3.8 Depth: 19.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Tarohan, North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 02:54:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Tarohan, North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 22, 2026 at 02:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 19 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

19.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 02:54:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

Tarohan

Village

Tarohan

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.15000, 126.72000

Temperature

27.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

19 km

19 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

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Banua Wuhu

Distance: 180 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
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Tarakan

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