M3.4 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-07-14 05:59:20 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 05:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
13.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-14 05:59:20 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.83000, 125.00000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13 km
Shallow
13 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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