M3.4 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 21:12:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on April 22, 2026 at 21:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 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 142 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-22 21:12:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.17000, 126.35000

Temperature

28.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 km — shallower than the regional average (49.7 km)

Regional average: 49.7 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

Banua Wuhu

Distance: 101 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
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