M3.6 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA

UTC time: 2026-06-17 21:15:28 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near KEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA on June 17, 2026 at 21:15 UTC. With a focal depth of about 7 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.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
7.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 21:15:28 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.81000, 125.10000
Temperature
28.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7 km
Shallow
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

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