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M3.5 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.5 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-08-11 11:29:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA on August 11, 2026 at 11:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
31.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-11 11:29:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.93000, 125.20000
Temperature
29.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31 km
Shallow
31 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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