M3.8 Depth: 7.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 21:30:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 6, 2026 at 21:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 7 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 47 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

7.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 21:30:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.04000, 125.64000

Temperature

28.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

7 km

7 km — shallower than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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Stats (last 24h)

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