M3.3 Depth: 13.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-15 14:26:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on April 15, 2026 at 14:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 13 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: 110 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

13.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-15 14:26:02 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

0.17000, 125.02000

Temperature

27.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

13 km

13 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

Ambang

Distance: 93 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 1'795 m ·Last eruption: 2005 ·Indonesia
Soputan

Distance: 109 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'785 m ·Last eruption: 2020 ·Indonesia
Mahawu

Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'299 m ·Last eruption: 1977 ·Indonesia
Lokon-Empung

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 1'580 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia

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