M3.2 Depth: 99.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-02-18 21:23:51 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 18, 2026 at 21:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 71 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

99.0 km

UTC time

2026-02-18 21:23:51 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.83000, 126.02000

Temperature

27.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

99 km

99 km — deeper than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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