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M2.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-18 15:40:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 18, 2026 at 15:40 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 87 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-18 15:40:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.13000, 127.19000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 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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    Distance: 194 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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