M3.0 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 10:56:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 10:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 7 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: 58 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-09-04 10:56:57 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.71000, 125.59000

Temperature

29.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (43.9 km)

Regional average: 43.9 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: 115 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Melebingoy

Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Matutum

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Karangetang

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)

624

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