M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-29 06:43:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) on July 29, 2026 at 06:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 48 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-29 06:43:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

North Sulawesi

City

North Sulawesi

Source

emsc

Coordinates

5.04000, 126.40000

Temperature

28.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 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

Awu

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Melebingoy

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
Matutum

Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
Banua Wuhu

Distance: 236 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Leonard Range

Distance: 263 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines
Karangetang

Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia

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