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M3.0 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-05 09:19:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA on August 5, 2026 at 09:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
32.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 09:19:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.98000, 125.25000
Temperature
29.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32 km
Shallow
32 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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