M3.4 Depth: 154.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 17:33:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Sulawesi Utara (Indonesia) on May 24, 2026 at 17:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 154 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Indonesia: 65 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.6.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

154.0 km

UTC time

2026-05-24 17:33:04 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Indonesia

State

Sulawesi Utara

City

Sulawesi Utara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

4.54000, 125.99000

Temperature

28.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

154 km

154 km — deeper than the regional average (49.4 km)

Regional average: 49.4 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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Stats (last 24h)

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