M4.2 Depth: 113.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 19:15:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 25, 2026 at 19:15 UTC. At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 70 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

113.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-25 19:15:35 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.04000, 126.95000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

113 km

113 km — deeper than the regional average (44.4 km)

Regional average: 44.4 km

Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Awu

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Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Ruang

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