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M4.9 Depth: 39.2 km

M4.9 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-06-08 14:37:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.9 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on June 8, 2026 at 14:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 60 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.6.

Details

Magnitude
M4.9
Depth
39.2 km
UTC time
2026-06-08 14:37:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Indonesia
State
Sulawesi Utara
City
Sulawesi Utara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
4.73130, 125.34860
Temperature
29.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.2 km
Shallow
39.2 km
39.2 km — shallower than the regional average (49.4 km)
Regional average: 49.4 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

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