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M5.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 06:46:06 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
52.2 km
Source
USGS

North Sulawesi · North Sulawesi

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M5.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) · 2026-07-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.0 Earthquake near North Sulawesi (Indonesia) · 2026-07-25 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

On July 25, 2026 at 06:46 UTC, a magnitude M5.0 earthquake occurred near North Sulawesi (Indonesia). With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 40 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
a3e5cf1ec76957905f934331e03834787f3c69dc
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
52.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-25 06:46:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
North Sulawesi
City
North Sulawesi
Source
usgs
Coordinates
4.87930, 125.47910
Temperature
28.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.2 km
Shallow
52.2 km
52.2 km — deeper than the regional average (43.4 km)
Regional average: 43.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the Sunda Plate.
Near the boundary Philippine Sea ↔ Sunda · about 233 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Glan109.4 kmN24'256
General Santos141.3 kmN722'059

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Awu
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 2004 ·Indonesia
  • Melebingoy
    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'824 m ·Last eruption: 1641 ·Philippines
  • Matutum
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'262 m ·Last eruption: 1290 ·Philippines
  • Banua Wuhu
    Distance: 193 km ·Complex ·Elevation: -5 m ·Last eruption: 1919 ·Indonesia
  • Karangetang Activity reported
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'797 m ·Last eruption: 2023 ·Indonesia
  • Leonard Range
    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'080 m ·Last eruption: 80 ·Philippines

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours2
First 24 hours7
First 72 hours19
Strongest subsequent eventM6.3
M3.12026-07-25 08:07:11 UTC85.5 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M4.12026-07-25 08:28:03 UTC63.7 kmNorth Sulawesi M3.02026-07-25 20:08:48 UTC60.5 kmSarangani M3.12026-07-25 20:10:45 UTC45.6 kmNorth Sulawesi M4.22026-07-25 21:03:21 UTC19.0 kmNorth Sulawesi M3.02026-07-26 01:05:36 UTC102.9 kmCELEBES SEA M3.32026-07-26 06:39:24 UTC43.8 kmKEPULAUAN SANGIHE, INDONESIA M3.02026-07-26 07:52:28 UTC79.4 kmPhilippines M4.12026-07-26 08:07:36 UTC60.5 kmSarangani M3.62026-07-26 10:42:46 UTC127.5 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES M4.12026-07-26 15:17:28 UTC40.1 kmPhilippines M4.02026-07-26 15:22:38 UTC49.6 kmSarangani

Comparison of seismic sources

2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.0.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.052.2 km0.0 km
USGSM5.052.2 km0.0 km

North Sulawesi

Context for this earthquake

25 Sep 2025 – 25 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 373 Catalogue entries

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#143
Earlier events M≥4472
Earlier events M≥5172
Compared since2025-01-04

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M8.02026-06-07 23:37:40 UTC92.6 km26 km SW of Kablalan, Philippines M7.92026-06-07 23:37:46 UTC95.2 kmGlan M7.92026-06-07 23:37:43 UTC91.6 kmPhilippines [Sea] M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC95.7 kmMindanao, Philippines M7.82026-06-07 23:37:41 UTC99.8 kmMINDANAO, PHILIPPINES

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