M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 15:18:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 18, 2026 at 15:18 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Indonesia: 74 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M4.5

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-18 15:18:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

gfz

Coordinates

4.53000, 127.21000

Temperature

26.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.5 km)

Regional average: 49.5 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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