M3.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 14:15:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on January 18, 2026 at 14:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 14:15:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.12000, 126.83000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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