M3.2 Depth: 67.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 23:12:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on May 8, 2026 at 23:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Indonesia: 177 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M6.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

67.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-08 23:12:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

3.91000, 125.97000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

67 km

67 km — deeper than the regional average (49.8 km)

Regional average: 49.8 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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