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M3.7 Depth: 43.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:59:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 43 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 435 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
43.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-17 13:59:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
3.99000, 126.24000
Temperature
27.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43 km
Shallow
43 km
43 km — close to the regional average (46.8 km)
Regional average: 46.8 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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