M2.9 Depth: 51.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-19 18:06:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 19, 2026 at 18:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

51.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-19 18:06:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.41000, 126.20000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51 km

51 km — close to 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

Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 703 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Indonesia
Karangetang

Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 117 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Awu

Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Klabat

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'968 m ·Indonesia

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