M3.4 Depth: 27.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 21:41:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 21, 2026 at 21:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 80 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

27.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-21 21:41:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.23000, 126.19000

Temperature

27.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

27 km

27 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

Volcanoes nearby

Ruang

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Karangetang

Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 131 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 137 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Gamkonora

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