M3.2 Depth: 35.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 18:58:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 9, 2026 at 18:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 91 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

35.0 km

UTC time

2026-04-09 18:58:34 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

2.73000, 125.97000

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35 km

35 km — shallower than the regional average (49.6 km)

Regional average: 49.6 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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Distance: 75 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
Ruang

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Awu

Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
Tangkoko-Duasudara

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'334 m ·Last eruption: 1880 ·Indonesia
Klabat

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