M3.0 Depth: 32.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-08-18 04:25:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Talaud Islands, North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on August 18, 2026 at 04:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 405 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

32.0 km

UTC time

2026-08-18 04:25:46 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

Talaud Islands

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.08000, 126.79000

Temperature

27.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

32 km

32 km — shallower than the regional average (46.5 km)

Regional average: 46.5 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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