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M3.8 Depth: 5.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 07:58:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 5 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 382 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.1.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
5.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-20 07:58:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.12000, 126.97000
Temperature
27.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 5 km
Shallow
5 km
5 km — shallower than the regional average (45 km)
Regional average: 45 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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