M3.1 Depth: 14.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 19:45:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 12, 2026 at 19:45 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 50 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

14.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-12 19:45:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.15000, 126.23000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

14 km

14 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

Banua Wuhu

Distance: 87 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Awu

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Ruang

Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Tarakan

Distance: 230 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 317 m ·Indonesia

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Stats (last 24h)

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