M3.6 Depth: 28.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-01 18:29:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on April 1, 2026 at 18:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 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: 83 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

28.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-01 18:29:10 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.15000, 126.66000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

28 km

28 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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